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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.56, 1,001.37 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.56, 1,001.37 and 445.74 is: 615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.56 : 1,001.37 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.56/1,001.37 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.56x = 1,001.37 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.56x = 446,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,350.66/725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.18

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