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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.08, 1,025.24 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.08, 1,025.24 and 481.24 is: 663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.08 : 1,025.24 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.08/1,025.24 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.08x = 1,025.24 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.08x = 493,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,386.50/743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.97

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