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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.50, 1,023.27 and 462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.50, 1,023.27 and 462.26 is: 637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.50 : 1,023.27 = 462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.50/1,023.27 = 462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.50x = 1,023.27 × 462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.50x = 473,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,016.79/741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.92

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