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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.01, 1,000.53 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.01, 1,000.53 and 475.80 is: 656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.01 : 1,000.53 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.01/1,000.53 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.01x = 1,000.53 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.01x = 476,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,052.17/725.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.61

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