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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.03, 1,025.09 and 477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.03, 1,025.09 and 477.43 is: 658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.03 : 1,025.09 = 477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.03/1,025.09 = 477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.03x = 1,025.09 × 477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.03x = 489,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,405.69/743.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.66

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