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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.72, 1,046.88 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.72, 1,046.88 and 479.04 is: 660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.72 : 1,046.88 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.72/1,046.88 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.72x = 1,046.88 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.72x = 501,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,497.40/758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.98

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