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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.86, 1,001.70 and 415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.86, 1,001.70 and 415.36 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.86 : 1,001.70 = 415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.86/1,001.70 = 415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.86x = 1,001.70 × 415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.86x = 416,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,066.11/725.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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