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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.89, 1,013.51 and 610.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.89, 1,013.51 and 610.36 is: 841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.89 : 1,013.51 = 610.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.89/1,013.51 = 610.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.89x = 1,013.51 × 610.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.89x = 618,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,605.96/734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.77

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