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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.02, 1,020.20 and 444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.02, 1,020.20 and 444.23 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.02 : 1,020.20 = 444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.02/1,020.20 = 444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.02x = 1,020.20 × 444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.02x = 453,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,205.69/739.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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