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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.93, 1,027.14 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.93, 1,027.14 and 464.22 is: 640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.93 : 1,027.14 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.93/1,027.14 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.93x = 1,027.14 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.93x = 476,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,818.93/743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.95

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