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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.97, 1,027.19 and 604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.97, 1,027.19 and 604.65 is: 833.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.97 : 1,027.19 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.97/1,027.19 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.97x = 1,027.19 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.97x = 621,090.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,090.43/744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.71

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