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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.80, 1,001.38 and 445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.80, 1,001.38 and 445.90 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.80 : 1,001.38 = 445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.80/1,001.38 = 445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.80x = 1,001.38 × 445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.80x = 446,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,515.34/725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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