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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.26, 1,021.07 and 445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.26, 1,021.07 and 445.22 is: 614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.26 : 1,021.07 = 445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.26/1,021.07 = 445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.26x = 1,021.07 × 445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.26x = 454,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,600.62/740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.11

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