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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,021.95 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,021.95 and 441.86 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,021.95 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,021.95 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,021.95 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 451,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,553.72/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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