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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.38, 1,024.89 and 610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.38, 1,024.89 and 610.10 is: 841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.38 : 1,024.89 = 610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.38/1,024.89 = 610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.38x = 1,024.89 × 610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.38x = 625,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,285.39/743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.14

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