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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,026.85 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,026.85 and 604.40 is: 833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,026.85 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,026.85 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,026.85 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 620,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,629.20/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.36

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