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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.62, 1,114.22 and 481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.62, 1,114.22 and 481.75 is: 723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.62 : 1,114.22 = 481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.62/1,114.22 = 481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.62x = 1,114.22 × 481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.62x = 536,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,773.90/741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.78

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