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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.89, 1,024.74 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.89, 1,024.74 and 448.14 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.89 : 1,024.74 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.89/1,024.74 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.89x = 1,024.74 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.89x = 459,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,226.98/742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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