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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.91, 1,001.61 and 446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.91, 1,001.61 and 446.19 is: 615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.91 : 1,001.61 = 446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.91/1,001.61 = 446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.91x = 1,001.61 × 446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.91x = 446,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,908.37/725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.65

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