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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,023.75 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,023.75 and 443.07 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,023.75 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,023.75 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,023.75 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 453,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,592.91/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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