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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.19, 1,023.18 and 479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.19, 1,023.18 and 479.75 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.19 : 1,023.18 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.19/1,023.18 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.19x = 1,023.18 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.19x = 490,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,870.61/742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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