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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.70, 1,023.51 and 475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.70, 1,023.51 and 475.77 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.70 : 1,023.51 = 475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.70/1,023.51 = 475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.70x = 1,023.51 × 475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.70x = 486,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,955.35/741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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