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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.12, 1,001.11 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.12, 1,001.11 and 476.88 is: 658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.12 : 1,001.11 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.12/1,001.11 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.12x = 1,001.11 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.12x = 477,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,409.34/725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.39

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