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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,022.15 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,022.15 and 441.92 is: 609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,022.15 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,022.15 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,022.15 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 451,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,701.21/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.78

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