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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.84, 1,026.52 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.84, 1,026.52 and 449.16 is: 619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.84 : 1,026.52 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.84/1,026.52 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.84x = 1,026.52 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.84x = 461,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,071.72/743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.85

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