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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,026.19 and 448.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,026.19 and 448.95 is: 619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,026.19 = 448.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,026.19 = 448.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,026.19 × 448.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 460,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,712.41/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.36

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