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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,026.96 and 481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,026.96 and 481.76 is: 664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,026.96 = 481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,026.96 = 481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,026.96 × 481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 494,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,748.25/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.81

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