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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.74, 1,023.44 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.74, 1,023.44 and 461.97 is: 637.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.74 : 1,023.44 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.74/1,023.44 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.74x = 1,023.44 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.74x = 472,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,796.27/741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.42

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