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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,021.49 and 445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,021.49 and 445.42 is: 614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,021.49 = 445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,021.49 = 445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,021.49 × 445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 454,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,992.08/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.72

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