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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.58, 1,023.78 and 609.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.58, 1,023.78 and 609.31 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.58 : 1,023.78 = 609.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.58/1,023.78 = 609.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.58x = 1,023.78 × 609.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.58x = 623,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,799.39/742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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