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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.66, 1,020.82 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.66, 1,020.82 and 445.08 is: 614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.66 : 1,020.82 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.66/1,020.82 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.66x = 1,020.82 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.66x = 454,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,346.57/739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.26

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