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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.28, 1,030.73 and 613.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.28, 1,030.73 and 613.85 is: 847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.28 : 1,030.73 = 613.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.28/1,030.73 = 613.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.28x = 1,030.73 × 613.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.28x = 632,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,705.39/746.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.81

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