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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.96, 1,022.55 and 461.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.96, 1,022.55 and 461.23 is: 636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.96 : 1,022.55 = 461.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.96/1,022.55 = 461.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.96x = 1,022.55 × 461.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.96x = 471,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,630.74/740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.51

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