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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.43, 1,024.61 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.43, 1,024.61 and 481.20 is: 664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.43 : 1,024.61 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.43/1,024.61 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.43x = 1,024.61 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.43x = 493,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,042.33/742.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.09

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