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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.77, 1,027.33 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.77, 1,027.33 and 479.12 is: 660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.77 : 1,027.33 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.77/1,027.33 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.77x = 1,027.33 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.77x = 492,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,214.35/744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.89

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