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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,022.84 and 461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,022.84 and 461.36 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,022.84 = 461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,022.84 = 461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,022.84 × 461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 471,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,897.46/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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