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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.37, 1,000.96 and 406.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.37, 1,000.96 and 406.33 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.37 : 1,000.96 = 406.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.37/1,000.96 = 406.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.37x = 1,000.96 × 406.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.37x = 406,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,720.08/725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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