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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.80, 1,021.14 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.80, 1,021.14 and 444.96 is: 614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.80 : 1,021.14 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.80/1,021.14 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.80x = 1,021.14 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.80x = 454,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,366.45/739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.17

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