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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.93, 1,021.62 and 460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.93, 1,021.62 and 460.28 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.93 : 1,021.62 = 460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.93/1,021.62 = 460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.93x = 1,021.62 × 460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.93x = 470,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,231.25/739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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