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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.77, 1,542.86 and 480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.77, 1,542.86 and 480.80 is: 720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.77 : 1,542.86 = 480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.77/1,542.86 = 480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.77x = 1,542.86 × 480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.77x = 741,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,804.51/1,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.36

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