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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.22, 1,000.80 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.22, 1,000.80 and 414.72 is: 572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.22 : 1,000.80 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.22/1,000.80 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.22x = 1,000.80 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.22x = 415,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,051.78/725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.31

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