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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.84, 1,024.71 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.84, 1,024.71 and 463.12 is: 638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.84 : 1,024.71 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.84/1,024.71 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.84x = 1,024.71 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.84x = 474,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,563.70/742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.85

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