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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.67, 1,024.98 and 444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.67, 1,024.98 and 444.01 is: 612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.67 : 1,024.98 = 444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.67/1,024.98 = 444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.67x = 1,024.98 × 444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.67x = 455,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,098.81/742.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.79

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