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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,022.43 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,022.43 and 446.32 is: 615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,022.43 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,022.43 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,022.43 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 456,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,330.96/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.73

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