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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.31, 1,020.21 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.31, 1,020.21 and 440.75 is: 608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.31 : 1,020.21 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.31/1,020.21 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.31x = 1,020.21 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.31x = 449,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,652.46/739.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.21

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