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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,023.83 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,023.83 and 443.02 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,023.83 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,023.83 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,023.83 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 453,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,572.39/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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