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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,020.91 and 605.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,020.91 and 605.74 is: 837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,020.91 = 605.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,020.91 = 605.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,020.91 × 605.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 618,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,399.92/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.12

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