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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.89, 1,020.60 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.89, 1,020.60 and 445.14 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.89 : 1,020.60 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.89/1,020.60 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.89x = 1,020.60 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.89x = 454,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,309.88/739.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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