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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.65, 1,031.60 and 606.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.65, 1,031.60 and 606.71 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.65 : 1,031.60 = 606.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.65/1,031.60 = 606.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.65x = 1,031.60 × 606.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.65x = 625,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,886.13/747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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