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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.78, 1,026.16 and 481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.78, 1,026.16 and 481.94 is: 664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.78 : 1,026.16 = 481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.78/1,026.16 = 481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.78x = 1,026.16 × 481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.78x = 494,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,547.55/743.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.91

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