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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.25, 1,019.28 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.25, 1,019.28 and 444.41 is: 612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.25 : 1,019.28 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.25/1,019.28 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.25x = 1,019.28 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.25x = 452,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,973.13/739.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.75

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