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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.17, 1,022.69 and 442.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.17, 1,022.69 and 442.51 is: 610.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.17 : 1,022.69 = 442.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.17/1,022.69 = 442.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.17x = 1,022.69 × 442.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.17x = 452,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,554.85/741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.60

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