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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.77, 1,510.44 and 480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.77, 1,510.44 and 480.07 is: 720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.77 : 1,510.44 = 480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.77/1,510.44 = 480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.77x = 1,510.44 × 480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.77x = 725,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,116.93/1,006.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.24

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