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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,004.94 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,004.94 and 479.52 is: 662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,004.94 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,004.94 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,004.94 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 481,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,888.83/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.50

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