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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.71, 1,022.55 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.71, 1,022.55 and 461.04 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.71 : 1,022.55 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.71/1,022.55 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.71x = 1,022.55 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.71x = 471,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,431.34/740.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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