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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,001.28 and 410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,001.28 and 410.78 is: 566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,001.28 = 410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,001.28 = 410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,001.28 × 410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 411,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,300.79/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.92

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