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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.53, 1,001.00 and 410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.53, 1,001.00 and 410.75 is: 566.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.53 : 1,001.00 = 410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.53/1,001.00 = 410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.53x = 1,001.00 × 410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.53x = 411,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,158.70/725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.71

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