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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.92, 1,010.09 and 608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.92, 1,010.09 and 608.58 is: 838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.92 : 1,010.09 = 608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.92/1,010.09 = 608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.92x = 1,010.09 × 608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.92x = 614,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,722.09/732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.74

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