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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.99, 1,026.68 and 449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.99, 1,026.68 and 449.10 is: 619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.99 : 1,026.68 = 449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.99/1,026.68 = 449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.99x = 1,026.68 × 449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.99x = 461,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,079.74/743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.74

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