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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.70, 1,012.04 and 615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.70, 1,012.04 and 615.42 is: 846.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.70 : 1,012.04 = 615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.70/1,012.04 = 615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.70x = 1,012.04 × 615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.70x = 622,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,821.52/735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.57

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