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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.96, 1,507.20 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.96, 1,507.20 and 484.70 is: 726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.96 : 1,507.20 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.96/1,507.20 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.96x = 1,507.20 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.96x = 730,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,539.84/1,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.93

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