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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.82, 1,022.31 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.82, 1,022.31 and 445.98 is: 615.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.82 : 1,022.31 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.82/1,022.31 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.82x = 1,022.31 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.82x = 455,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,929.81/740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.44

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