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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.88, 1,026.44 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.88, 1,026.44 and 445.04 is: 614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.88 : 1,026.44 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.88/1,026.44 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.88x = 1,026.44 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.88x = 456,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,806.86/743.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.09

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