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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.72, 1,005.80 and 480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.72, 1,005.80 and 480.07 is: 662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.72 : 1,005.80 = 480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.72/1,005.80 = 480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.72x = 1,005.80 × 480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.72x = 482,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,847.61/728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.59

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