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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.10, 1,024.48 and 637.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.10, 1,024.48 and 637.73 is: 879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.10 : 1,024.48 = 637.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.10/1,024.48 = 637.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.10x = 1,024.48 × 637.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.10x = 653,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,346.91/743.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.22

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