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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.23, 1,026.03 and 644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.23, 1,026.03 and 644.68 is: 889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.23 : 1,026.03 = 644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.23/1,026.03 = 644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.23x = 1,026.03 × 644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.23x = 661,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,461.02/743.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.98

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