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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.99, 1,005.01 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.99, 1,005.01 and 479.72 is: 662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.99 : 1,005.01 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.99/1,005.01 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.99x = 1,005.01 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.99x = 482,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,124.71/727.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.27

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