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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.17, 1,000.68 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.17, 1,000.68 and 410.42 is: 566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.17 : 1,000.68 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.17/1,000.68 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.17x = 1,000.68 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.17x = 410,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,696.30/725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.34

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