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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.89, 1,004.81 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.89, 1,004.81 and 479.22 is: 661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.89 : 1,004.81 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.89/1,004.81 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.89x = 1,004.81 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.89x = 481,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,525.05/727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.54

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