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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,027.62 and 611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,027.62 and 611.60 is: 844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,027.62 = 611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,027.62 = 611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,027.62 × 611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 628,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,487.25/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.71

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