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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,000.13 and 462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,000.13 and 462.59 is: 638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,000.13 = 462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,000.13 = 462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,000.13 × 462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 462,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,650.14/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.47

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