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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.55, 1,024.83 and 463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.55, 1,024.83 and 463.01 is: 639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.55 : 1,024.83 = 463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.55/1,024.83 = 463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.55x = 1,024.83 × 463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.55x = 474,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,501.41/742.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.02

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