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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.78, 1,020.14 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.78, 1,020.14 and 444.99 is: 613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.78 : 1,020.14 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.78/1,020.14 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.78x = 1,020.14 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.78x = 453,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,957.87/739.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.64

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