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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.23, 1,020.33 and 444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.23, 1,020.33 and 444.45 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.23 : 1,020.33 = 444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.23/1,020.33 = 444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.23x = 1,020.33 × 444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.23x = 453,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,489.49/739.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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