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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,111.32 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,111.32 and 481.20 is: 721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,111.32 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,111.32 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,111.32 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 534,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,767.18/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.04

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