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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.41, 1,115.12 and 483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.41, 1,115.12 and 483.63 is: 725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.41 : 1,115.12 = 483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.41/1,115.12 = 483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.41x = 1,115.12 × 483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.41x = 539,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,305.49/743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.45

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