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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.79, 1,023.81 and 443.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.79, 1,023.81 and 443.11 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.79 : 1,023.81 = 443.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.79/1,023.81 = 443.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.79x = 1,023.81 × 443.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.79x = 453,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,660.45/741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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