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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.01, 1,021.38 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.01, 1,021.38 and 445.50 is: 614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.01 : 1,021.38 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.01/1,021.38 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.01x = 1,021.38 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.01x = 455,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,024.79/740.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.89

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