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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.22, 1,024.06 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.22, 1,024.06 and 447.42 is: 617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.22 : 1,024.06 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.22/1,024.06 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.22x = 1,024.06 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.22x = 458,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,184.93/742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.32

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