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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.57, 1,026.20 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.57, 1,026.20 and 448.84 is: 619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.57 : 1,026.20 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.57/1,026.20 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.57x = 1,026.20 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.57x = 460,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,598.16/743.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.45

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