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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.97, 1,020.73 and 477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.97, 1,020.73 and 477.99 is: 659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.97 : 1,020.73 = 477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.97/1,020.73 = 477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.97x = 1,020.73 × 477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.97x = 487,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,896.34/739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.35

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