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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,023.24 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,023.24 and 475.56 is: 656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,023.24 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,023.24 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,023.24 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 486,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,612.01/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.17

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