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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.71, 1,020.54 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.71, 1,020.54 and 440.88 is: 608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.71 : 1,020.54 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.71/1,020.54 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.71x = 1,020.54 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.71x = 449,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,935.68/739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.26

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