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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.77, 1,026.28 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.77, 1,026.28 and 444.92 is: 613.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.77 : 1,026.28 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.77/1,026.28 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.77x = 1,026.28 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.77x = 456,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,612.50/743.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.92

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