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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.88, 1,027.20 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.88, 1,027.20 and 604.80 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.88 : 1,027.20 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.88/1,027.20 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.88x = 1,027.20 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.88x = 621,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,250.56/744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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