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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.25, 1,108.32 and 480.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.25, 1,108.32 and 480.55 is: 719.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.25 : 1,108.32 = 480.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.25/1,108.32 = 480.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.25x = 1,108.32 × 480.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.25x = 532,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,603.18/740.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.49

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