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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.50, 1,026.04 and 481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.50, 1,026.04 and 481.97 is: 665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.50 : 1,026.04 = 481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.50/1,026.04 = 481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.50x = 1,026.04 × 481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.50x = 494,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,520.50/743.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.13

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