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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,026.75 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,026.75 and 482.04 is: 665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,026.75 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,026.75 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,026.75 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 494,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,934.57/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.21

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