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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.99, 1,025.76 and 610.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.99, 1,025.76 and 610.73 is: 842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.99 : 1,025.76 = 610.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.99/1,025.76 = 610.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.99x = 1,025.76 × 610.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.99x = 626,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,457.28/743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.02

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