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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.06, 1,025.34 and 444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.06, 1,025.34 and 444.36 is: 613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.06 : 1,025.34 = 444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.06/1,025.34 = 444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.06x = 1,025.34 × 444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.06x = 455,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,620.08/743.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.17

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