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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,024.56 and 447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,024.56 and 447.78 is: 617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,024.56 = 447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,024.56 = 447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,024.56 × 447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 458,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,777.48/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.93

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