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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.28, 1,023.66 and 664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.28, 1,023.66 and 664.26 is: 914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.28 : 1,023.66 = 664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.28/1,023.66 = 664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.28x = 1,023.66 × 664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.28x = 679,976.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,976.39/743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.83

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