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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.48, 1,002.87 and 477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.48, 1,002.87 and 477.93 is: 659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.48 : 1,002.87 = 477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.48/1,002.87 = 477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.48x = 1,002.87 × 477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.48x = 479,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,301.66/726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.76

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