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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.67, 1,001.38 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.67, 1,001.38 and 406.58 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.67 : 1,001.38 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.67/1,001.38 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.67x = 1,001.38 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.67x = 407,141.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,141.08/725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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