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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,025.73 and 448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,025.73 and 448.35 is: 618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,025.73 = 448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,025.73 = 448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,025.73 × 448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 459,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,886.05/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.43

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