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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.88, 1,022.34 and 613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.88, 1,022.34 and 613.74 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.88 : 1,022.34 = 613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.88/1,022.34 = 613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.88x = 1,022.34 × 613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.88x = 627,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,450.95/740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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