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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,022.11 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,022.11 and 445.97 is: 615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,022.11 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,022.11 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,022.11 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 455,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,831.84/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.15

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