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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.29, 1,027.62 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.29, 1,027.62 and 604.97 is: 834.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.29 : 1,027.62 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.29/1,027.62 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.29x = 1,027.62 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.29x = 621,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,676.40/745.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.14

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