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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.07, 1,024.95 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.07, 1,024.95 and 448.14 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.07 : 1,024.95 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.07/1,024.95 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.07x = 1,024.95 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.07x = 459,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,321.09/743.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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