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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,001.52 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,001.52 and 446.22 is: 615.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,001.52 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,001.52 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,001.52 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 446,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,898.25/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.61

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