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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,027.44 and 613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,027.44 and 613.74 is: 846.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,027.44 = 613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,027.44 = 613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,027.44 × 613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 630,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,581.03/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.46

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