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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.26, 1,112.82 and 483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.26, 1,112.82 and 483.56 is: 723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.26 : 1,112.82 = 483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.26/1,112.82 = 483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.26x = 1,112.82 × 483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.26x = 538,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,115.24/743.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.99

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