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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.78, 1,024.95 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.78, 1,024.95 and 448.08 is: 618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.78 : 1,024.95 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.78/1,024.95 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.78x = 1,024.95 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.78x = 459,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,259.60/742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.30

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