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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.29, 1,955.07 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.29, 1,955.07 and 482.04 is: 722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.29 : 1,955.07 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.29/1,955.07 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.29x = 1,955.07 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.29x = 942,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,421.94/1,304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.56

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