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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.45, 1,021.44 and 600.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.45, 1,021.44 and 600.73 is: 828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.45 : 1,021.44 = 600.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.45/1,021.44 = 600.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.45x = 1,021.44 × 600.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.45x = 613,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,609.65/740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.70

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