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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.40, 1,023.36 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.40, 1,023.36 and 442.86 is: 611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.40 : 1,023.36 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.40/1,023.36 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.40x = 1,023.36 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.40x = 453,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,205.21/741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.28

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