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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.57, 1,001.37 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.57, 1,001.37 and 477.09 is: 658.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.57 : 1,001.37 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.57/1,001.37 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.57x = 1,001.37 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.57x = 477,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,743.61/725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.44

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