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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.83, 1,021.04 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.83, 1,021.04 and 445.26 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.83 : 1,021.04 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.83/1,021.04 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.83x = 1,021.04 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.83x = 454,628.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,628.27/739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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