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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.67, 1,022.61 and 478.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.67, 1,022.61 and 478.86 is: 661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.67 : 1,022.61 = 478.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.67/1,022.61 = 478.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.67x = 1,022.61 × 478.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.67x = 489,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,687.02/740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.14

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