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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.41, 1,026.03 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.41, 1,026.03 and 448.71 is: 619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.41 : 1,026.03 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.41/1,026.03 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.41x = 1,026.03 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.41x = 460,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,389.92/743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.29

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