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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.81, 1,001.63 and 415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.81, 1,001.63 and 415.31 is: 573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.81 : 1,001.63 = 415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.81/1,001.63 = 415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.81x = 1,001.63 × 415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.81x = 415,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,986.96/725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.13

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