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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.93, 1,001.81 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.93, 1,001.81 and 411.24 is: 567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.93 : 1,001.81 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.93/1,001.81 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.93x = 1,001.81 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.93x = 411,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,983.91/725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.52

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