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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,025.82 and 463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,025.82 and 463.64 is: 639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,025.82 = 463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,025.82 = 463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,025.82 × 463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 475,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,606.06/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.62

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