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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.23, 1,030.70 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.23, 1,030.70 and 482.01 is: 664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.23 : 1,030.70 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.23/1,030.70 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.23x = 1,030.70 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.23x = 496,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,802.72/747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.86

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