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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,026.49 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,026.49 and 449.22 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,026.49 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,026.49 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,026.49 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 461,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,122.56/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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