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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.70, 1,002.72 and 478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.70, 1,002.72 and 478.12 is: 659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.70 : 1,002.72 = 478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.70/1,002.72 = 478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.70x = 1,002.72 × 478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.70x = 479,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,420.49/726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.72

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