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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.48, 1,479.52 and 658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.48, 1,479.52 and 658.72 is: 908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.48 : 1,479.52 = 658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.48/1,479.52 = 658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.48x = 1,479.52 × 658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.48x = 974,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,589.41/1,072.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.73

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