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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.70, 1,001.39 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.70, 1,001.39 and 445.95 is: 615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.70 : 1,001.39 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.70/1,001.39 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.70x = 1,001.39 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.70x = 446,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,567.64/725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.36

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