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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.82, 1,022.19 and 446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.82, 1,022.19 and 446.11 is: 615.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.82 : 1,022.19 = 446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.82/1,022.19 = 446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.82x = 1,022.19 × 446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.82x = 456,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,003.87/740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.54

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