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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,021.34 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,021.34 and 445.29 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,021.34 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,021.34 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,021.34 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 454,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,792.49/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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