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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.38, 1,001.10 and 410.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.38, 1,001.10 and 410.77 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.38 : 1,001.10 = 410.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.38/1,001.10 = 410.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.38x = 1,001.10 × 410.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.38x = 411,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,216.84/725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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