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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.21, 1,021.34 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.21, 1,021.34 and 445.50 is: 614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.21 : 1,021.34 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.21/1,021.34 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.21x = 1,021.34 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.21x = 455,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,008.08/740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.70

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