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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.92, 1,003.08 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.92, 1,003.08 and 478.32 is: 660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.92 : 1,003.08 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.92/1,003.08 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.92x = 1,003.08 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.92x = 479,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,793.23/726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.04

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