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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,020.06 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,020.06 and 444.51 is: 613.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,020.06 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,020.06 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,020.06 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 453,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,426.87/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.43

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