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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.57, 1,023.93 and 602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.57, 1,023.93 and 602.79 is: 832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.57 : 1,023.93 = 602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.57/1,023.93 = 602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.57x = 1,023.93 × 602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.57x = 617,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,214.76/741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.31

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