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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.84, 1,026.54 and 445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.84, 1,026.54 and 445.10 is: 614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.84 : 1,026.54 = 445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.84/1,026.54 = 445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.84x = 1,026.54 × 445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.84x = 456,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,912.95/743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.26

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