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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.30, 1,082.85 and 479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.30, 1,082.85 and 479.38 is: 719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.30 : 1,082.85 = 479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.30/1,082.85 = 479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.30x = 1,082.85 × 479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.30x = 519,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,096.63/721.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.67

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