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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.79, 1,001.62 and 411.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.79, 1,001.62 and 411.02 is: 567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.79 : 1,001.62 = 411.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.79/1,001.62 = 411.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.79x = 1,001.62 × 411.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.79x = 411,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,685.85/725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.22

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