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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.26, 1,023.84 and 447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.26, 1,023.84 and 447.22 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.26 : 1,023.84 = 447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.26/1,023.84 = 447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.26x = 1,023.84 × 447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.26x = 457,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,881.72/742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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