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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,029 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,029 and 606.70 is: 835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,029 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,029 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,029 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 624,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,294.30/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.62

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