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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.64, 1,027.22 and 604.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.64, 1,027.22 and 604.91 is: 834.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.64 : 1,027.22 = 604.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.64/1,027.22 = 604.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.64x = 1,027.22 × 604.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.64x = 621,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,372.63/744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.47

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