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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.96, 1,024.68 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.96, 1,024.68 and 481.06 is: 663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.96 : 1,024.68 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.96/1,024.68 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.96x = 1,024.68 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.96x = 492,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,932.56/742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.47

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