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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.14, 1,000.76 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.14, 1,000.76 and 410.52 is: 566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.14 : 1,000.76 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.14/1,000.76 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.14x = 1,000.76 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.14x = 410,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,832.00/725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.56

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