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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.85, 1,023.23 and 601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.85, 1,023.23 and 601.96 is: 830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.85 : 1,023.23 = 601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.85/1,023.23 = 601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.85x = 1,023.23 × 601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.85x = 615,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,943.53/741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.28

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