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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,112.78 and 480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,112.78 and 480.40 is: 721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,112.78 = 480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,112.78 = 480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,112.78 × 480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 534,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,579.51/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.20

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