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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.75, 1,023.65 and 447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.75, 1,023.65 and 447.06 is: 616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.75 : 1,023.65 = 447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.75/1,023.65 = 447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.75x = 1,023.65 × 447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.75x = 457,632.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,632.97/741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.96

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