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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.76, 1,025.80 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.76, 1,025.80 and 481.32 is: 663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.76 : 1,025.80 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.76/1,025.80 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.76x = 1,025.80 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.76x = 493,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,736.85/743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.84

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