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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.98, 1,023.72 and 480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.98, 1,023.72 and 480.18 is: 662.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.98 : 1,023.72 = 480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.98/1,023.72 = 480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.98x = 1,023.72 × 480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.98x = 491,569.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,569.87/741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.51

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