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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,025.36 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,025.36 and 448.52 is: 618.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,025.36 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,025.36 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,025.36 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 459,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,894.47/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.84

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