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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.63, 1,025.78 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.63, 1,025.78 and 463.73 is: 639.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.63 : 1,025.78 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.63/1,025.78 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.63x = 1,025.78 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.63x = 475,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,677.51/743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.67

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