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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.28, 1,083.50 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.28, 1,083.50 and 463.19 is: 691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.28 : 1,083.50 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.28/1,083.50 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.28x = 1,083.50 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.28x = 501,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,858.63/725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.95

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