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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.14, 1,001.22 and 445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.14, 1,001.22 and 445.76 is: 615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.14 : 1,001.22 = 445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.14/1,001.22 = 445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.14x = 1,001.22 × 445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.14x = 446,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,303.83/725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.47

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