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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.89, 1,023.69 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.89, 1,023.69 and 443.04 is: 611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.89 : 1,023.69 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.89/1,023.69 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.89x = 1,023.69 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.89x = 453,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,535.62/741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.33

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