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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,022.36 and 608.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,022.36 and 608.63 is: 839.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,022.36 = 608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,022.36 = 608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,022.36 × 608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 622,230.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,230.81/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.04

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