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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.12, 1,027.92 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.12, 1,027.92 and 479.50 is: 661.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.12 : 1,027.92 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.12/1,027.92 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.12x = 1,027.92 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.12x = 492,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,887.64/745.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.49

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