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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.14, 1,025.63 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.14, 1,025.63 and 448.44 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.14 : 1,025.63 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.14/1,025.63 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.14x = 1,025.63 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.14x = 459,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,933.52/743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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