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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.26, 1,111.32 and 482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.26, 1,111.32 and 482.56 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.26 : 1,111.32 = 482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.26/1,111.32 = 482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.26x = 1,111.32 × 482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.26x = 536,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,278.58/742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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