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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,023.76 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,023.76 and 447.18 is: 617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,023.76 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,023.76 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,023.76 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 457,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,805.00/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.19

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