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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.73, 1,025.91 and 481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.73, 1,025.91 and 481.91 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.73 : 1,025.91 = 481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.73/1,025.91 = 481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.73x = 1,025.91 × 481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.73x = 494,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,391.16/743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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