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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.17, 1,022.94 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.17, 1,022.94 and 442.46 is: 610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.17 : 1,022.94 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.17/1,022.94 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.17x = 1,022.94 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.17x = 452,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,610.03/741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.67

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