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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.33, 1,113.19 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.33, 1,113.19 and 481.96 is: 723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.33 : 1,113.19 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.33/1,113.19 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.33x = 1,113.19 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.33x = 536,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,510.64/741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.71

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