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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.61, 1,001.37 and 410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.61, 1,001.37 and 410.87 is: 567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.61 : 1,001.37 = 410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.61/1,001.37 = 410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.61x = 1,001.37 × 410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.61x = 411,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,430.65/725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.01

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