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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.61, 1,026.09 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.61, 1,026.09 and 444.87 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.61 : 1,026.09 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.61/1,026.09 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.61x = 1,026.09 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.61x = 456,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,476.66/743.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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