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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.84, 1,002.08 and 478.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.84, 1,002.08 and 478.07 is: 659.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.84 : 1,002.08 = 478.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.84/1,002.08 = 478.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.84x = 1,002.08 × 478.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.84x = 479,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,064.39/726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.11

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