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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.53, 1,022.04 and 445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.53, 1,022.04 and 445.96 is: 615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.53 : 1,022.04 = 445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.53/1,022.04 = 445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.53x = 1,022.04 × 445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.53x = 455,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,788.96/740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.49

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