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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.87, 1,014.89 and 604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.87, 1,014.89 and 604.65 is: 833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.87 : 1,014.89 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.87/1,014.89 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.87x = 1,014.89 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.87x = 613,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,650.22/735.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.91

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