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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.29, 1,010.67 and 608.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.29, 1,010.67 and 608.53 is: 837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.29 : 1,010.67 = 608.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.29/1,010.67 = 608.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.29x = 1,010.67 × 608.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.29x = 615,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,023.02/734.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.58

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