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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.32, 1,542.56 and 480.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.32, 1,542.56 and 480.28 is: 719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.32 : 1,542.56 = 480.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.32/1,542.56 = 480.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.32x = 1,542.56 × 480.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.32x = 740,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,860.72/1,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.76

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