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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.68, 1,113.60 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.68, 1,113.60 and 483.28 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.68 : 1,113.60 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.68/1,113.60 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.68x = 1,113.60 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.68x = 538,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,180.61/743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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