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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.52, 1,026.56 and 463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.52, 1,026.56 and 463.87 is: 640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.52 : 1,026.56 = 463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.52/1,026.56 = 463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.52x = 1,026.56 × 463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.52x = 476,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,190.39/743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.45

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