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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.38, 1,020.21 and 444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.38, 1,020.21 and 444.65 is: 613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.38 : 1,020.21 = 444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.38/1,020.21 = 444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.38x = 1,020.21 × 444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.38x = 453,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,634.15/739.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.53

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