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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,026.27 and 609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,026.27 and 609.93 is: 841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,026.27 = 609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,026.27 = 609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,026.27 × 609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 625,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,952.86/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.81

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