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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.85, 1,025.63 and 463.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.85, 1,025.63 and 463.47 is: 639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.85 : 1,025.63 = 463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.85/1,025.63 = 463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.85x = 1,025.63 × 463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.85x = 475,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,346.42/742.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.90

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