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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.13, 1,008.10 and 590.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.13, 1,008.10 and 590.81 is: 814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.13 : 1,008.10 = 590.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.13/1,008.10 = 590.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.13x = 1,008.10 × 590.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.13x = 595,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,595.56/731.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.62

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