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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.71, 1,115.28 and 609.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.71, 1,115.28 and 609.63 is: 911.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.71 : 1,115.28 = 609.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.71/1,115.28 = 609.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.71x = 1,115.28 × 609.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.71x = 679,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,908.15/745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.76

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