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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.46, 1,111.42 and 481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.46, 1,111.42 and 481.62 is: 721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.46 : 1,111.42 = 481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.46/1,111.42 = 481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.46x = 1,111.42 × 481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.46x = 535,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,282.10/741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.93

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