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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.40, 1,001.06 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.40, 1,001.06 and 410.72 is: 566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.40 : 1,001.06 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.40/1,001.06 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.40x = 1,001.06 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.40x = 411,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,148.30/725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.79

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