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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.32, 1,000.95 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.32, 1,000.95 and 414.82 is: 572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.32 : 1,000.95 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.32/1,000.95 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.32x = 1,000.95 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.32x = 415,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,214.08/725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.46

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