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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.83, 1,023.45 and 479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.83, 1,023.45 and 479.75 is: 661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.83 : 1,023.45 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.83/1,023.45 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.83x = 1,023.45 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.83x = 491,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,000.14/741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.88

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