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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.68, 1,026.01 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.68, 1,026.01 and 448.84 is: 619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.68 : 1,026.01 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.68/1,026.01 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.68x = 1,026.01 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.68x = 460,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,512.08/743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.23

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