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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.67, 1,001.42 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.67, 1,001.42 and 410.94 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.67 : 1,001.42 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.67/1,001.42 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.67x = 1,001.42 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.67x = 411,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,521.48/725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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