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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.57, 1,022.38 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.57, 1,022.38 and 461.04 is: 636.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.57 : 1,022.38 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.57/1,022.38 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.57x = 1,022.38 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.57x = 471,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,362.08/740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.49

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