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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.98, 1,020.96 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.98, 1,020.96 and 441.36 is: 608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.98 : 1,020.96 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.98/1,020.96 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.98x = 1,020.96 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.98x = 450,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,610.91/739.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.95

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