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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.26, 1,114.32 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.26, 1,114.32 and 484.56 is: 725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.26 : 1,114.32 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.26/1,114.32 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.26x = 1,114.32 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.26x = 539,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,954.90/744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.49

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