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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.29, 1,012.05 and 609.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.29, 1,012.05 and 609.53 is: 838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.29 : 1,012.05 = 609.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.29/1,012.05 = 609.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.29x = 1,012.05 × 609.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.29x = 616,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,874.84/735.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.95

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