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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.17, 1,024.08 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.17, 1,024.08 and 447.39 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.17 : 1,024.08 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.17/1,024.08 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.17x = 1,024.08 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.17x = 458,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,163.15/742.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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