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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,112.49 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,112.49 and 481.50 is: 722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,112.49 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,112.49 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,112.49 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 535,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,663.94/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.48

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