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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.75, 1,001.67 and 415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.75, 1,001.67 and 415.25 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.75 : 1,001.67 = 415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.75/1,001.67 = 415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.75x = 1,001.67 × 415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.75x = 415,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,943.47/725.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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