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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.08, 1,027.53 and 613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.08, 1,027.53 and 613.86 is: 846.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.08 : 1,027.53 = 613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.08/1,027.53 = 613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.08x = 1,027.53 × 613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.08x = 630,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,759.57/745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.57

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