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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.79, 1,111.87 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.79, 1,111.87 and 482.32 is: 722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.79 : 1,111.87 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.79/1,111.87 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.79x = 1,111.87 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.79x = 536,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,277.14/741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.95

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