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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.64, 1,031.04 and 615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.64, 1,031.04 and 615.90 is: 847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.64 : 1,031.04 = 615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.64/1,031.04 = 615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.64x = 1,031.04 × 615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.64x = 635,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,017.54/749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.10

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