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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.82, 1,549.41 and 484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.82, 1,549.41 and 484.79 is: 726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.82 : 1,549.41 = 484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.82/1,549.41 = 484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.82x = 1,549.41 × 484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.82x = 751,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,142.35/1,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.57

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