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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.72, 1,022.15 and 478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.72, 1,022.15 and 478.74 is: 660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.72 : 1,022.15 = 478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.72/1,022.15 = 478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.72x = 1,022.15 × 478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.72x = 489,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,341.70/740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.63

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