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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745, 1,024.62 and 597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745, 1,024.62 and 597.40 is: 821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745 : 1,024.62 = 597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745/1,024.62 = 597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745x = 1,024.62 × 597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745x = 612,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,107.99/745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.62

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