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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.26, 1,021.42 and 474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.26, 1,021.42 and 474.75 is: 655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.26 : 1,021.42 = 474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.26/1,021.42 = 474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.26x = 1,021.42 × 474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.26x = 484,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,919.74/740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.07

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