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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.72, 1,001.37 and 410.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.72, 1,001.37 and 410.93 is: 567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.72 : 1,001.37 = 410.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.72/1,001.37 = 410.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.72x = 1,001.37 × 410.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.72x = 411,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,493.26/725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.02

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