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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.42, 1,020.53 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.42, 1,020.53 and 440.73 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.42 : 1,020.53 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.42/1,020.53 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.42x = 1,020.53 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.42x = 449,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,779.29/739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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