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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.84, 1,024.99 and 443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.84, 1,024.99 and 443.98 is: 612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.84 : 1,024.99 = 443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.84/1,024.99 = 443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.84x = 1,024.99 × 443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.84x = 455,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,075.23/742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.62

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