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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.11, 1,025.46 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.11, 1,025.46 and 481.12 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.11 : 1,025.46 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.11/1,025.46 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.11x = 1,025.46 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.11x = 493,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,372.52/743.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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