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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.92, 1,022.57 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.92, 1,022.57 and 446.26 is: 615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.92 : 1,022.57 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.92/1,022.57 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.92x = 1,022.57 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.92x = 456,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,332.09/740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.90

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