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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.58, 1,020.20 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.58, 1,020.20 and 444.68 is: 613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.58 : 1,020.20 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.58/1,020.20 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.58x = 1,020.20 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.58x = 453,655.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,655.21/739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.40

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