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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.55, 1,026.21 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.55, 1,026.21 and 464.01 is: 640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.55 : 1,026.21 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.55/1,026.21 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.55x = 1,026.21 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.55x = 476,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,171.70/743.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.40

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