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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.50, 1,119.54 and 610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.50, 1,119.54 and 610.34 is: 914.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.50 : 1,119.54 = 610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.50/1,119.54 = 610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.50x = 1,119.54 × 610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.50x = 683,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,300.04/747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.11

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