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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.99, 1,027.69 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.99, 1,027.69 and 620.06 is: 856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.99 : 1,027.69 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.99/1,027.69 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.99x = 1,027.69 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.99x = 637,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,222.77/743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.50

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