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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.70, 1,023.87 and 443.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.70, 1,023.87 and 443.05 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.70 : 1,023.87 = 443.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.70/1,023.87 = 443.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.70x = 1,023.87 × 443.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.70x = 453,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,622.21/741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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