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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.22, 1,023.22 and 476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.22, 1,023.22 and 476.05 is: 657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.22 : 1,023.22 = 476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.22/1,023.22 = 476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.22x = 1,023.22 × 476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.22x = 487,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,105.07/741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.16

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