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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,019.94 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,019.94 and 444.39 is: 613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,019.94 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,019.94 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,019.94 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 453,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,251.14/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.19

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