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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.52, 1,021.80 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.52, 1,021.80 and 445.74 is: 615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.52 : 1,021.80 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.52/1,021.80 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.52x = 1,021.80 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.52x = 455,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,457.13/740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.05

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