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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.62, 1,112.29 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.62, 1,112.29 and 483.46 is: 725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.62 : 1,112.29 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.62/1,112.29 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.62x = 1,112.29 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.62x = 537,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,743.73/741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.09

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