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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.29, 1,019.26 and 606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.29, 1,019.26 and 606.02 is: 835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.29 : 1,019.26 = 606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.29/1,019.26 = 606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.29x = 1,019.26 × 606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.29x = 617,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,685.90/739.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.52

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