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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.56, 1,020.23 and 614.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.56, 1,020.23 and 614.05 is: 845.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.56 : 1,020.23 = 614.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.56/1,020.23 = 614.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.56x = 1,020.23 × 614.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.56x = 626,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,466.61/740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.94

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