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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.89, 1,022.31 and 442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.89, 1,022.31 and 442.04 is: 609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.89 : 1,022.31 = 442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.89/1,022.31 = 442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.89x = 1,022.31 × 442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.89x = 451,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,901.91/740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.94

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