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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.31, 1,019.92 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.31, 1,019.92 and 444.41 is: 613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.31 : 1,019.92 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.31/1,019.92 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.31x = 1,019.92 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.31x = 453,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,262.65/739.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.09

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