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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.14, 1,023.48 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.14, 1,023.48 and 476.28 is: 656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.14 : 1,023.48 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.14/1,023.48 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.14x = 1,023.48 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.14x = 487,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,459.13/742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.83

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