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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,001.38 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,001.38 and 445.92 is: 615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,001.38 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,001.38 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,001.38 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 446,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,535.37/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.33

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