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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.79, 1,114.19 and 482.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.79, 1,114.19 and 482.99 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.79 : 1,114.19 = 482.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.79/1,114.19 = 482.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.79x = 1,114.19 × 482.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.79x = 538,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,134.64/742.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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