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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.66, 1,026.08 and 445.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.66, 1,026.08 and 445.00 is: 614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.66 : 1,026.08 = 445.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.66/1,026.08 = 445.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.66x = 1,026.08 × 445.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.66x = 456,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,604.66/743.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.00

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