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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.64, 1,022.79 and 475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.64, 1,022.79 and 475.77 is: 656.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.64 : 1,022.79 = 475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.64/1,022.79 = 475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.64x = 1,022.79 × 475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.64x = 486,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,618.42/741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.14

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