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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.68, 1,013.52 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.68, 1,013.52 and 605.44 is: 834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.68 : 1,013.52 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.68/1,013.52 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.68x = 1,013.52 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.68x = 613,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,625.55/735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.09

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