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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,023.79 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,023.79 and 447.08 is: 616.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,023.79 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,023.79 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,023.79 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 457,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,717.83/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.98

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