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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.33, 1,026.20 and 611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.33, 1,026.20 and 611.06 is: 842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.33 : 1,026.20 = 611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.33/1,026.20 = 611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.33x = 1,026.20 × 611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.33x = 627,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,066.72/744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.46

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