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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,021.12 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,021.12 and 445.24 is: 614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,021.12 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,021.12 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,021.12 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 454,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,643.47/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.35

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