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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.86, 1,023.56 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.86, 1,023.56 and 462.22 is: 637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.86 : 1,023.56 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.86/1,023.56 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.86x = 1,023.56 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.86x = 473,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,109.90/741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.73

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