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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.64, 1,023.10 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.64, 1,023.10 and 601.48 is: 829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.64 : 1,023.10 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.64/1,023.10 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.64x = 1,023.10 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.64x = 615,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,374.19/741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.75

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