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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,027.19 and 597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,027.19 and 597.56 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,027.19 = 597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,027.19 = 597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,027.19 × 597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 613,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,804.01/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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