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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.40, 1,113.60 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.40, 1,113.60 and 483.20 is: 724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.40 : 1,113.60 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.40/1,113.60 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.40x = 1,113.60 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.40x = 538,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,091.52/742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.80

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