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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.56, 1,022.46 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.56, 1,022.46 and 461.20 is: 636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.56 : 1,022.46 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.56/1,022.46 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.56x = 1,022.46 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.56x = 471,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,558.55/740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.76

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