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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.79, 1,023.33 and 479.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.79, 1,023.33 and 479.89 is: 662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.79 : 1,023.33 = 479.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.79/1,023.33 = 479.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.79x = 1,023.33 × 479.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.79x = 491,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,085.83/741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.03

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