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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.81, 1,034.98 and 609.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.81, 1,034.98 and 609.82 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.81 : 1,034.98 = 609.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.81/1,034.98 = 609.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.81x = 1,034.98 × 609.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.81x = 631,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,147.39/749.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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