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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.10, 1,027.62 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.10, 1,027.62 and 605.70 is: 834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.10 : 1,027.62 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.10/1,027.62 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.10x = 1,027.62 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.10x = 622,429.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,429.43/746.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.24

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