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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,025.16 and 610.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,025.16 and 610.31 is: 841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,025.16 = 610.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,025.16 = 610.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,025.16 × 610.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 625,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,665.40/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.42

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