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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.82, 1,025.65 and 608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.82, 1,025.65 and 608.82 is: 839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.82 : 1,025.65 = 608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.82/1,025.65 = 608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.82x = 1,025.65 × 608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.82x = 624,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,429.72/743.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.49

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