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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.66, 1,001.04 and 459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.66, 1,001.04 and 459.65 is: 634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.66 : 1,001.04 = 459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.66/1,001.04 = 459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.66x = 1,001.04 × 459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.66x = 460,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,128.04/725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.08

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