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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.70, 1,023.51 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.70, 1,023.51 and 479.26 is: 661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.70 : 1,023.51 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.70/1,023.51 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.70x = 1,023.51 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.70x = 490,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,527.40/741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.36

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