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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.40, 1,000.80 and 410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.40, 1,000.80 and 410.63 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.40 : 1,000.80 = 410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.40/1,000.80 = 410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.40x = 1,000.80 × 410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.40x = 410,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,953.50/725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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