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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.98, 1,023.91 and 479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.98, 1,023.91 and 479.99 is: 662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.98 : 1,023.91 = 479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.98/1,023.91 = 479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.98x = 1,023.91 × 479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.98x = 491,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,467.92/741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.37

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