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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.93, 1,026.35 and 449.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.93, 1,026.35 and 449.09 is: 619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.93 : 1,026.35 = 449.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.93/1,026.35 = 449.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.93x = 1,026.35 × 449.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.93x = 460,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,921.68/743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.58

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