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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.70, 1,001.55 and 410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.70, 1,001.55 and 410.99 is: 567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.70 : 1,001.55 = 410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.70/1,001.55 = 410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.70x = 1,001.55 × 410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.70x = 411,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,621.00/725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.21

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