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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,047.71 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,047.71 and 479.72 is: 662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,047.71 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,047.71 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,047.71 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 502,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,599.80/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.17

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