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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.70, 1,026.81 and 464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.70, 1,026.81 and 464.05 is: 640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.70 : 1,026.81 = 464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.70/1,026.81 = 464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.70x = 1,026.81 × 464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.70x = 476,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,491.18/743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.70

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