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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.58, 1,001.34 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.58, 1,001.34 and 415.08 is: 572.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.58 : 1,001.34 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.58/1,001.34 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.58x = 1,001.34 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.58x = 415,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,636.21/725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.83

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