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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.83, 1,001.43 and 446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.83, 1,001.43 and 446.11 is: 615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.83 : 1,001.43 = 446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.83/1,001.43 = 446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.83x = 1,001.43 × 446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.83x = 446,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,745.43/725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.50

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