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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.12, 1,019.76 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.12, 1,019.76 and 444.48 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.12 : 1,019.76 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.12/1,019.76 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.12x = 1,019.76 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.12x = 453,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,262.92/739.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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