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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.09, 1,109.67 and 480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.09, 1,109.67 and 480.34 is: 719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.09 : 1,109.67 = 480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.09/1,109.67 = 480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.09x = 1,109.67 × 480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.09x = 533,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,018.47/741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.23

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