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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.03, 1,019.25 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.03, 1,019.25 and 444.09 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.03 : 1,019.25 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.03/1,019.25 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.03x = 1,019.25 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.03x = 452,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,638.73/739.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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