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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.99, 1,020.23 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.99, 1,020.23 and 606.72 is: 836.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.99 : 1,020.23 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.99/1,020.23 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.99x = 1,020.23 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.99x = 618,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,997.01/739.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.49

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