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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,001.03 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,001.03 and 445.46 is: 614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,001.03 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,001.03 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,001.03 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 445,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,911.59/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.79

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