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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.07, 1,000.51 and 463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.07, 1,000.51 and 463.04 is: 638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.07 : 1,000.51 = 463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.07/1,000.51 = 463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.07x = 1,000.51 × 463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.07x = 463,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,269.99/725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.93

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