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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.63, 1,022.18 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.63, 1,022.18 and 445.93 is: 615.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.63 : 1,022.18 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.63/1,022.18 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.63x = 1,022.18 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.63x = 455,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,815.94/740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.44

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