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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,007.58 and 481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,007.58 and 481.23 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,007.58 = 481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,007.58 = 481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,007.58 × 481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 484,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,877.72/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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