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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.07, 1,025.52 and 463.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.07, 1,025.52 and 463.33 is: 639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.07 : 1,025.52 = 463.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.07/1,025.52 = 463.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.07x = 1,025.52 × 463.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.07x = 475,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,154.18/743.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.45

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