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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.09, 1,024.99 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.09, 1,024.99 and 448.28 is: 618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.09 : 1,024.99 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.09/1,024.99 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.09x = 1,024.99 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.09x = 459,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,480.12/743.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.34

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