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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.76, 1,025.51 and 463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.76, 1,025.51 and 463.42 is: 639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.76 : 1,025.51 = 463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.76/1,025.51 = 463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.76x = 1,025.51 × 463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.76x = 475,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,241.84/742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.83

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