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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.67, 1,000.19 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.67, 1,000.19 and 475.55 is: 656.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.67 : 1,000.19 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.67/1,000.19 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.67x = 1,000.19 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.67x = 475,640.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,640.35/724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.35

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