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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.45, 1,001.03 and 410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.45, 1,001.03 and 410.68 is: 566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.45 : 1,001.03 = 410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.45/1,001.03 = 410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.45x = 1,001.03 × 410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.45x = 411,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,098.00/725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.68

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