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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.25, 1,109.82 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.25, 1,109.82 and 481.55 is: 720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.25 : 1,109.82 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.25/1,109.82 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.25x = 1,109.82 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.25x = 534,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,433.82/741.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.99

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