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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.71, 1,542.39 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.71, 1,542.39 and 480.88 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.71 : 1,542.39 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.71/1,542.39 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.71x = 1,542.39 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.71x = 741,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,704.50/1,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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