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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,025.52 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,025.52 and 448.32 is: 618.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,025.52 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,025.52 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,025.52 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 459,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,761.13/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.76

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