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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.88, 1,024.26 and 462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.88, 1,024.26 and 462.52 is: 638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.88 : 1,024.26 = 462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.88/1,024.26 = 462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.88x = 1,024.26 × 462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.88x = 473,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,738.17/741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.57

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