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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,000.89 and 476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,000.89 and 476.51 is: 657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,000.89 = 476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,000.89 = 476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,000.89 × 476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 476,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,934.09/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.38

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