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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.83, 1,023.84 and 443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.83, 1,023.84 and 443.08 is: 611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.83 : 1,023.84 = 443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.83/1,023.84 = 443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.83x = 1,023.84 × 443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.83x = 453,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,640.47/741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.52

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