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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.55, 1,019.61 and 608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.55, 1,019.61 and 608.02 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.55 : 1,019.61 = 608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.55/1,019.61 = 608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.55x = 1,019.61 × 608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.55x = 619,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,943.27/740.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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