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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.10, 1,024.47 and 626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.10, 1,024.47 and 626.46 is: 863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.10 : 1,024.47 = 626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.10/1,024.47 = 626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.10x = 1,024.47 × 626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.10x = 641,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,789.48/743.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.67

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