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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.10, 1,023.84 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.10, 1,023.84 and 462.18 is: 637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.10 : 1,023.84 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.10/1,023.84 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.10x = 1,023.84 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.10x = 473,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,198.37/742.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.65

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