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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.84, 1,021.90 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.84, 1,021.90 and 479.04 is: 660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.84 : 1,021.90 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.84/1,021.90 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.84x = 1,021.90 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.84x = 489,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,530.98/740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.78

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