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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.38, 1,026.47 and 481.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.38, 1,026.47 and 481.85 is: 665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.38 : 1,026.47 = 481.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.38/1,026.47 = 481.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.38x = 1,026.47 × 481.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.38x = 494,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,604.49/743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.35

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