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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.26, 1,021.09 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.26, 1,021.09 and 441.30 is: 608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.26 : 1,021.09 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.26/1,021.09 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.26x = 1,021.09 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.26x = 450,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,604.81/740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.72

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