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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.96, 1,023.30 and 610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.96, 1,023.30 and 610.74 is: 842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.96 : 1,023.30 = 610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.96/1,023.30 = 610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.96x = 1,023.30 × 610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.96x = 624,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,970.24/741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.32

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