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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.20, 1,005.06 and 479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.20, 1,005.06 and 479.54 is: 661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.20 : 1,005.06 = 479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.20/1,005.06 = 479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.20x = 1,005.06 × 479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.20x = 481,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,966.47/728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.86

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