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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.78, 1,027.55 and 482.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.78, 1,027.55 and 482.85 is: 666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.78 : 1,027.55 = 482.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.78/1,027.55 = 482.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.78x = 1,027.55 × 482.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.78x = 496,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,151.31/744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.17

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