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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.60, 1,024.77 and 448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.60, 1,024.77 and 448.03 is: 618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.60 : 1,024.77 = 448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.60/1,024.77 = 448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.60x = 1,024.77 × 448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.60x = 459,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,127.70/742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.27

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