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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,001.36 and 410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,001.36 and 410.96 is: 567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,001.36 = 410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,001.36 = 410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,001.36 × 410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 411,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,511.84/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.01

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