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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.80, 1,023.65 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.80, 1,023.65 and 479.96 is: 662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.80 : 1,023.65 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.80/1,023.65 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.80x = 1,023.65 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.80x = 491,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,311.05/741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.33

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