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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.43, 1,003.80 and 479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.43, 1,003.80 and 479.24 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.43 : 1,003.80 = 479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.43/1,003.80 = 479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.43x = 1,003.80 × 479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.43x = 481,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,061.11/727.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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