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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,022.65 and 442.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,022.65 and 442.31 is: 610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,022.65 = 442.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,022.65 = 442.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,022.65 × 442.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 452,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,322.10/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.30

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