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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.75, 1,001.52 and 411.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.75, 1,001.52 and 411.00 is: 567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.75 : 1,001.52 = 411.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.75/1,001.52 = 411.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.75x = 1,001.52 × 411.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.75x = 411,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,628.25/725.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.18

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