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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.77, 1,001.56 and 445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.77, 1,001.56 and 445.91 is: 615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.77 : 1,001.56 = 445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.77/1,001.56 = 445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.77x = 1,001.56 × 445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.77x = 446,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,600.02/725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.34

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