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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.49, 1,024.63 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.49, 1,024.63 and 443.94 is: 612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.49 : 1,024.63 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.49/1,024.63 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.49x = 1,024.63 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.49x = 454,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,873.13/742.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.63

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