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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.01, 1,018.72 and 607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.01, 1,018.72 and 607.79 is: 837.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.01 : 1,018.72 = 607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.01/1,018.72 = 607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.01x = 1,018.72 × 607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.01x = 619,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,164.79/739.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.83

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