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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.92, 1,001.68 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.92, 1,001.68 and 445.92 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.92 : 1,001.68 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.92/1,001.68 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.92x = 1,001.68 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.92x = 446,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,669.15/725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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