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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.99, 1,084.71 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.99, 1,084.71 and 462.50 is: 694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.99 : 1,084.71 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.99/1,084.71 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.99x = 1,084.71 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.99x = 501,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,674.69/721.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.85

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