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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.22, 1,024.74 and 476.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.22, 1,024.74 and 476.78 is: 658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.22 : 1,024.74 = 476.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.22/1,024.74 = 476.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.22x = 1,024.74 × 476.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.22x = 488,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,575.54/742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.26

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