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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.91, 1,025.01 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.91, 1,025.01 and 444.14 is: 612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.91 : 1,025.01 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.91/1,025.01 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.91x = 1,025.01 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.91x = 455,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,250.50/742.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.80

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