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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.21, 1,023.33 and 461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.21, 1,023.33 and 461.62 is: 637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.21 : 1,023.33 = 461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.21/1,023.33 = 461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.21x = 1,023.33 × 461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.21x = 472,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,389.59/741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.32

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