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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.01, 1,025.15 and 481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.01, 1,025.15 and 481.11 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.01 : 1,025.15 = 481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.01/1,025.15 = 481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.01x = 1,025.15 × 481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.01x = 493,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,207.51/743.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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