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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.76, 1,543.68 and 480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.76, 1,543.68 and 480.84 is: 721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.76 : 1,543.68 = 480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.76/1,543.68 = 480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.76x = 1,543.68 × 480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.76x = 742,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,263.09/1,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.51

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