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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.99, 1,026.88 and 449.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.99, 1,026.88 and 449.43 is: 620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.99 : 1,026.88 = 449.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.99/1,026.88 = 449.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.99x = 1,026.88 × 449.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.99x = 461,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,509.55/743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.32

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