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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.95, 1,026.08 and 463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.95, 1,026.08 and 463.67 is: 639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.95 : 1,026.08 = 463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.95/1,026.08 = 463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.95x = 1,026.08 × 463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.95x = 475,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,763.26/743.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.51

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