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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743, 1,024.40 and 610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743, 1,024.40 and 610.04 is: 841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 1,024.40 = 610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/1,024.40 = 610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 1,024.40 × 610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 624,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,924.98/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.08

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