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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.47, 1,022.13 and 609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.47, 1,022.13 and 609.44 is: 840.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.47 : 1,022.13 = 609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.47/1,022.13 = 609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.47x = 1,022.13 × 609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.47x = 622,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,921.80/741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.12

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