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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.71, 1,023.93 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.71, 1,023.93 and 462.04 is: 637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.71 : 1,023.93 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.71/1,023.93 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.71x = 1,023.93 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.71x = 473,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,096.62/741.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.85

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