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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.55, 1,021.95 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.55, 1,021.95 and 404.46 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.55 : 1,021.95 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.55/1,021.95 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.55x = 1,021.95 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.55x = 413,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,337.90/740.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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