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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.07, 1,110.86 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.07, 1,110.86 and 481.24 is: 721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.07 : 1,110.86 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.07/1,110.86 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.07x = 1,110.86 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.07x = 534,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,591.47/741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.38

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