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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.48, 1,000.92 and 410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.48, 1,000.92 and 410.71 is: 566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.48 : 1,000.92 = 410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.48/1,000.92 = 410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.48x = 1,000.92 × 410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.48x = 411,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,086.83/725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.64

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