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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.36, 1,000.76 and 410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.36, 1,000.76 and 410.59 is: 566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.36 : 1,000.76 = 410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.36/1,000.76 = 410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.36x = 1,000.76 × 410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.36x = 410,901.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,901.25/725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.48

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