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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.35, 1,020.73 and 607.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.35, 1,020.73 and 607.09 is: 837.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.35 : 1,020.73 = 607.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.35/1,020.73 = 607.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.35x = 1,020.73 × 607.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.35x = 619,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,670.91/740.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.00

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