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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.28, 1,025.76 and 448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.28, 1,025.76 and 448.59 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.28 : 1,025.76 = 448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.28/1,025.76 = 448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.28x = 1,025.76 × 448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.28x = 460,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,145.44/743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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