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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.81, 1,001.65 and 415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.81, 1,001.65 and 415.25 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.81 : 1,001.65 = 415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.81/1,001.65 = 415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.81x = 1,001.65 × 415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.81x = 415,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,933.09/725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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