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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.25, 1,001.03 and 445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.25, 1,001.03 and 445.67 is: 615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.25 : 1,001.03 = 445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.25/1,001.03 = 445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.25x = 1,001.03 × 445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.25x = 446,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,125.56/725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.13

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