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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,021.47 and 609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,021.47 and 609.80 is: 840.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,021.47 = 609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,021.47 = 609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,021.47 × 609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 622,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,887.30/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.59

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