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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.98, 1,113.37 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.98, 1,113.37 and 481.92 is: 723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.98 : 1,113.37 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.98/1,113.37 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.98x = 1,113.37 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.98x = 536,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,558.05/741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.14

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