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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.63, 1,000.89 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.63, 1,000.89 and 476.82 is: 657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.63 : 1,000.89 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.63/1,000.89 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.63x = 1,000.89 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.63x = 477,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,244.37/725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.70

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