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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.57, 1,027.97 and 605.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.57, 1,027.97 and 605.17 is: 834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.57 : 1,027.97 = 605.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.57/1,027.97 = 605.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.57x = 1,027.97 × 605.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.57x = 622,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,096.60/745.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.39

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