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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.80, 1,023.50 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.80, 1,023.50 and 479.50 is: 661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.80 : 1,023.50 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.80/1,023.50 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.80x = 1,023.50 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.80x = 490,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,768.25/741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.59

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