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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.36, 1,022.60 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.36, 1,022.60 and 446.34 is: 615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.36 : 1,022.60 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.36/1,022.60 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.36x = 1,022.60 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.36x = 456,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,430.98/741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.67

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