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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,023.66 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,023.66 and 462.06 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,023.66 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,023.66 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,023.66 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 472,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,992.34/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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