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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.74, 1,020.88 and 445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.74, 1,020.88 and 445.10 is: 614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.74 : 1,020.88 = 445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.74/1,020.88 = 445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.74x = 1,020.88 × 445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.74x = 454,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,393.69/739.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.26

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