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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.71, 1,000.13 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.71, 1,000.13 and 459.06 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.71 : 1,000.13 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.71/1,000.13 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.71x = 1,000.13 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.71x = 459,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,119.68/724.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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