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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,000.70 and 410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,000.70 and 410.44 is: 566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,000.70 = 410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,000.70 = 410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,000.70 × 410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 410,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,727.31/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.35

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