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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.54, 1,026.21 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.54, 1,026.21 and 448.83 is: 619.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.54 : 1,026.21 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.54/1,026.21 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.54x = 1,026.21 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.54x = 460,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,593.83/743.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.46

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