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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.31, 1,109.71 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.31, 1,109.71 and 480.48 is: 720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.31 : 1,109.71 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.31/1,109.71 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.31x = 1,109.71 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.31x = 533,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,193.46/740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.23

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