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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.81, 1,026.98 and 604.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.81, 1,026.98 and 604.49 is: 833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.81 : 1,026.98 = 604.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.81/1,026.98 = 604.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.81x = 1,026.98 × 604.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.81x = 620,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,803.22/744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.51

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