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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.25, 1,024.34 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.25, 1,024.34 and 447.62 is: 617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.25 : 1,024.34 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.25/1,024.34 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.25x = 1,024.34 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.25x = 458,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,507.71/742.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.73

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