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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.94, 1,007.24 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.94, 1,007.24 and 481.74 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.94 : 1,007.24 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.94/1,007.24 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.94x = 1,007.24 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.94x = 485,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,227.80/729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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