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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,022.66 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,022.66 and 442.29 is: 610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,022.66 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,022.66 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,022.66 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 452,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,315.57/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.30

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