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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.62, 1,004.22 and 479.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.62, 1,004.22 and 479.31 is: 661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.62 : 1,004.22 = 479.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.62/1,004.22 = 479.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.62x = 1,004.22 × 479.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.62x = 481,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,332.69/727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.52

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