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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.10, 1,114.80 and 606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.10, 1,114.80 and 606.40 is: 908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.10 : 1,114.80 = 606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.10/1,114.80 = 606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.10x = 1,114.80 × 606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.10x = 676,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,014.72/744.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.50

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