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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,023.84 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,023.84 and 480.04 is: 662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,023.84 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,023.84 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,023.84 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 491,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,484.15/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.59

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