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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.76, 1,955.72 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.76, 1,955.72 and 482.34 is: 722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.76 : 1,955.72 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.76/1,955.72 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.76x = 1,955.72 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.76x = 943,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,309.79/1,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.98

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