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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.22, 1,026.56 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.22, 1,026.56 and 482.22 is: 665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.22 : 1,026.56 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.22/1,026.56 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.22x = 1,026.56 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.22x = 495,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,026.26/744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.16

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