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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.38, 1,000.82 and 445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.38, 1,000.82 and 445.34 is: 614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.38 : 1,000.82 = 445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.38/1,000.82 = 445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.38x = 1,000.82 × 445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.38x = 445,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,705.18/725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.44

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