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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.23, 1,024.35 and 617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.23, 1,024.35 and 617.67 is: 852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.23 : 1,024.35 = 617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.23/1,024.35 = 617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.23x = 1,024.35 × 617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.23x = 632,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,710.26/742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.45

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