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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.57, 1,022.00 and 445.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.57, 1,022.00 and 445.77 is: 615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.57 : 1,022.00 = 445.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.57/1,022.00 = 445.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.57x = 1,022.00 × 445.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.57x = 455,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,574.71/740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.17

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