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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.80, 1,027.32 and 613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.80, 1,027.32 and 613.60 is: 846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.80 : 1,027.32 = 613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.80/1,027.32 = 613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.80x = 1,027.32 × 613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.80x = 630,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,363.55/744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.35

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