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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.40, 1,020.01 and 613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.40, 1,020.01 and 613.89 is: 845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.40 : 1,020.01 = 613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.40/1,020.01 = 613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.40x = 1,020.01 × 613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.40x = 626,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,173.94/740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.72

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