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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.66, 1,026.24 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.66, 1,026.24 and 481.68 is: 664.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.66 : 1,026.24 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.66/1,026.24 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.66x = 1,026.24 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.66x = 494,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,317.48/743.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.71

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