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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.42, 1,001.50 and 477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.42, 1,001.50 and 477.16 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.42 : 1,001.50 = 477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.42/1,001.50 = 477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.42x = 1,001.50 × 477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.42x = 477,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,872.04/725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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