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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.57, 1,020.72 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.57, 1,020.72 and 444.89 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.57 : 1,020.72 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.57/1,020.72 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.57x = 1,020.72 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.57x = 454,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,108.12/739.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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