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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,026.65 and 611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,026.65 and 611.69 is: 843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,026.65 = 611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,026.65 = 611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,026.65 × 611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 627,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,987.93/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.37

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