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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.00, 1,083.68 and 479.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.00, 1,083.68 and 479.05 is: 720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.00 : 1,083.68 = 479.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.00/1,083.68 = 479.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.00x = 1,083.68 × 479.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.00x = 519,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,133.60/721.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.02

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