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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.21, 1,022.61 and 461.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.21, 1,022.61 and 461.31 is: 636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.21 : 1,022.61 = 461.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.21/1,022.61 = 461.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.21x = 1,022.61 × 461.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.21x = 471,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,740.22/741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.45

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