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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,014.71 and 605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,014.71 and 605.52 is: 835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,014.71 = 605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,014.71 = 605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,014.71 × 605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 614,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,424.17/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.81

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