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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,021.78 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,021.78 and 441.80 is: 609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,021.78 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,021.78 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,021.78 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 451,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,422.40/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.40

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