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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.54, 1,023.80 and 476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.54, 1,023.80 and 476.11 is: 657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.54 : 1,023.80 = 476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.54/1,023.80 = 476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.54x = 1,023.80 × 476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.54x = 487,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,438.26/741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.33

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