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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.31, 1,020.20 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.31, 1,020.20 and 440.58 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.31 : 1,020.20 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.31/1,020.20 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.31x = 1,020.20 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.31x = 449,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,477.51/739.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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