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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.09, 1,016.93 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.09, 1,016.93 and 605.82 is: 833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.09 : 1,016.93 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.09/1,016.93 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.09x = 1,016.93 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.09x = 616,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,073.50/739.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.56

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