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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,023.40 and 461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,023.40 and 461.49 is: 637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,023.40 = 461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,023.40 = 461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,023.40 × 461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 472,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,288.87/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.25

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