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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.33, 1,114.69 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.33, 1,114.69 and 482.96 is: 725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.33 : 1,114.69 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.33/1,114.69 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.33x = 1,114.69 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.33x = 538,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,348.27/742.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.21

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