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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.25, 1,021.55 and 445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.25, 1,021.55 and 445.53 is: 614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.25 : 1,021.55 = 445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.25/1,021.55 = 445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.25x = 1,021.55 × 445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.25x = 455,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,128.94/740.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.83

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