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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.23, 1,027.49 and 611.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.23, 1,027.49 and 611.99 is: 843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.23 : 1,027.49 = 611.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.23/1,027.49 = 611.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.23x = 1,027.49 × 611.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.23x = 628,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,805.41/745.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.77

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