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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,026.36 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,026.36 and 619.92 is: 854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,026.36 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,026.36 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,026.36 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 636,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,261.09/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.09

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