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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.89, 1,024.11 and 476.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.89, 1,024.11 and 476.62 is: 657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.89 : 1,024.11 = 476.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.89/1,024.11 = 476.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.89x = 1,024.11 × 476.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.89x = 488,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,108.75/741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.92

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