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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.29, 1,013.43 and 610.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.29, 1,013.43 and 610.53 is: 840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.29 : 1,013.43 = 610.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.29/1,013.43 = 610.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.29x = 1,013.43 × 610.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.29x = 618,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,729.42/736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.33

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