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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.59, 1,020.19 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.59, 1,020.19 and 440.64 is: 607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.59 : 1,020.19 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.59/1,020.19 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.59x = 1,020.19 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.59x = 449,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,537.97/739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.82

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