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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.52, 1,005.04 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.52, 1,005.04 and 479.52 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.52 : 1,005.04 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.52/1,005.04 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.52x = 1,005.04 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.52x = 481,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,936.78/728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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