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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.50, 1,001.22 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.50, 1,001.22 and 410.88 is: 567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.50 : 1,001.22 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.50/1,001.22 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.50x = 1,001.22 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.50x = 411,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,381.27/725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.03

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