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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.26, 1,109.82 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.26, 1,109.82 and 481.56 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.26 : 1,109.82 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.26/1,109.82 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.26x = 1,109.82 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.26x = 534,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,444.92/741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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