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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.41, 1,020.24 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.41, 1,020.24 and 463.25 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.41 : 1,020.24 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.41/1,020.24 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.41x = 1,020.24 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.41x = 472,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,626.18/739.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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