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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.63, 1,001.36 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.63, 1,001.36 and 415.13 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.63 : 1,001.36 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.63/1,001.36 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.63x = 1,001.36 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.63x = 415,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,690.61/725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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