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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.56, 1,027.84 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.56, 1,027.84 and 482.72 is: 666.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.56 : 1,027.84 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.56/1,027.84 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.56x = 1,027.84 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.56x = 496,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,158.92/744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.38

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