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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.93, 1,015.56 and 601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.93, 1,015.56 and 601.97 is: 830.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.93 : 1,015.56 = 601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.93/1,015.56 = 601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.93x = 1,015.56 × 601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.93x = 611,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,331.58/735.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.69

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