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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.53, 1,020.42 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.53, 1,020.42 and 444.60 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.53 : 1,020.42 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.53/1,020.42 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.53x = 1,020.42 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.53x = 453,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,678.73/739.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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