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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.75, 1,025.03 and 448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.75, 1,025.03 and 448.06 is: 618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.75 : 1,025.03 = 448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.75/1,025.03 = 448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.75x = 1,025.03 × 448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.75x = 459,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,274.94/742.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.34

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