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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.78, 1,024.40 and 447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.78, 1,024.40 and 447.99 is: 617.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.78 : 1,024.40 = 447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.78/1,024.40 = 447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.78x = 1,024.40 × 447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.78x = 458,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,920.96/742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.84

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