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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.74, 1,026.80 and 478.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.74, 1,026.80 and 478.33 is: 660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.74 : 1,026.80 = 478.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.74/1,026.80 = 478.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.74x = 1,026.80 × 478.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.74x = 491,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,149.24/743.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.38

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