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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,023.73 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,023.73 and 443.27 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,023.73 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,023.73 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,023.73 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 453,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,782.57/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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