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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.90, 1,021.02 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.90, 1,021.02 and 445.30 is: 614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.90 : 1,021.02 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.90/1,021.02 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.90x = 1,021.02 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.90x = 454,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,660.21/739.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.49

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