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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.50, 1,584.76 and 479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.50, 1,584.76 and 479.38 is: 719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.50 : 1,584.76 = 479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.50/1,584.76 = 479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.50x = 1,584.76 × 479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.50x = 759,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,702.25/1,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.07

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