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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.08, 1,024.08 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.08, 1,024.08 and 480.56 is: 663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.08 : 1,024.08 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.08/1,024.08 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.08x = 1,024.08 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.08x = 492,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,124.96/742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.17

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