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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.19, 1,027.08 and 482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.19, 1,027.08 and 482.76 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.19 : 1,027.08 = 482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.19/1,027.08 = 482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.19x = 1,027.08 × 482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.19x = 495,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,833.14/744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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