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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.25, 1,007.91 and 606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.25, 1,007.91 and 606.51 is: 835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.25 : 1,007.91 = 606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.25/1,007.91 = 606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.25x = 1,007.91 × 606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.25x = 611,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,307.49/731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.98

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