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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.72, 1,001.48 and 410.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.72, 1,001.48 and 410.98 is: 567.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.72 : 1,001.48 = 410.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.72/1,001.48 = 410.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.72x = 1,001.48 × 410.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.72x = 411,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,588.25/725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.14

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