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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.26, 1,027.86 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.26, 1,027.86 and 482.82 is: 665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.26 : 1,027.86 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.26/1,027.86 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.26x = 1,027.86 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.26x = 496,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,271.37/745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.90

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