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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.54, 1,025.03 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.54, 1,025.03 and 443.89 is: 612.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.54 : 1,025.03 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.54/1,025.03 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.54x = 1,025.03 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.54x = 454,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,999.11/742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.76

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