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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.55, 1,013.22 and 601.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.55, 1,013.22 and 601.85 is: 830.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.55 : 1,013.22 = 601.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.55/1,013.22 = 601.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.55x = 1,013.22 × 601.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.55x = 609,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,801.39/734.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.17

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