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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.38, 1,026.27 and 611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.38, 1,026.27 and 611.10 is: 842.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.38 : 1,026.27 = 611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.38/1,026.27 = 611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.38x = 1,026.27 × 611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.38x = 627,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,153.60/744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.52

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