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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.52, 1,108.71 and 479.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.52, 1,108.71 and 479.87 is: 718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.52 : 1,108.71 = 479.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.52/1,108.71 = 479.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.52x = 1,108.71 × 479.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.52x = 532,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,034.27/740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.47

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