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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.50, 1,022.68 and 461.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.50, 1,022.68 and 461.21 is: 636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.50 : 1,022.68 = 461.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.50/1,022.68 = 461.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.50x = 1,022.68 × 461.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.50x = 471,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,670.24/741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.10

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