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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,023.52 and 461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,023.52 and 461.68 is: 637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,023.52 = 461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,023.52 = 461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,023.52 × 461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 472,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,538.71/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.43

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