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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.59, 1,000.95 and 459.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.59, 1,000.95 and 459.59 is: 634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.59 : 1,000.95 = 459.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.59/1,000.95 = 459.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.59x = 1,000.95 × 459.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.59x = 460,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,026.81/725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.00

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