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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.47, 1,025.99 and 481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.47, 1,025.99 and 481.94 is: 665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.47 : 1,025.99 = 481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.47/1,025.99 = 481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.47x = 1,025.99 × 481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.47x = 494,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,465.62/743.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.08

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