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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.24, 1,029.38 and 606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.24, 1,029.38 and 606.51 is: 836.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.24 : 1,029.38 = 606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.24/1,029.38 = 606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.24x = 1,029.38 × 606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.24x = 624,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,326.23/746.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.63

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