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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.78, 1,001.58 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.78, 1,001.58 and 415.28 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.78 : 1,001.58 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.78/1,001.58 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.78x = 1,001.58 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.78x = 415,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,936.14/725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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