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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.58, 1,026.54 and 611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.58, 1,026.54 and 611.31 is: 842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.58 : 1,026.54 = 611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.58/1,026.54 = 611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.58x = 1,026.54 × 611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.58x = 627,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,534.17/744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.80

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