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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,026.15 and 482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,026.15 and 482.06 is: 665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,026.15 = 482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,026.15 = 482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,026.15 × 482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 494,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,660.74/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.24

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