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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.74, 1,022.78 and 606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.74, 1,022.78 and 606.74 is: 836.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.74 : 1,022.78 = 606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.74/1,022.78 = 606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.74x = 1,022.78 × 606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.74x = 620,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,560.28/741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.63

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