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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.72, 1,022.29 and 606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.72, 1,022.29 and 606.74 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.72 : 1,022.29 = 606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.72/1,022.29 = 606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.72x = 1,022.29 × 606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.72x = 620,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,264.23/739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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