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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.46, 1,001.13 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.46, 1,001.13 and 410.73 is: 566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.46 : 1,001.13 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.46/1,001.13 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.46x = 1,001.13 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.46x = 411,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,194.12/725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.80

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