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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.85, 1,014.60 and 609.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.85, 1,014.60 and 609.85 is: 840.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.85 : 1,014.60 = 609.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.85/1,014.60 = 609.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.85x = 1,014.60 × 609.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.85x = 618,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,753.81/735.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.87

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