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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.68, 1,001.86 and 477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.68, 1,001.86 and 477.43 is: 659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.68 : 1,001.86 = 477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.68/1,001.86 = 477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.68x = 1,001.86 × 477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.68x = 478,314.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,314.32/725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.12

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