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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.22, 1,509.03 and 485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.22, 1,509.03 and 485.96 is: 728.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.22 : 1,509.03 = 485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.22/1,509.03 = 485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.22x = 1,509.03 × 485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.22x = 733,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,320.67/1,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.79

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