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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.06, 1,019.58 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.06, 1,019.58 and 444.16 is: 612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.06 : 1,019.58 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.06/1,019.58 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.06x = 1,019.58 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.06x = 452,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,854.10/739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.74

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