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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.66, 1,026.32 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.66, 1,026.32 and 448.92 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.66 : 1,026.32 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.66/1,026.32 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.66x = 1,026.32 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.66x = 460,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,735.57/743.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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