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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.38, 1,008.39 and 590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.38, 1,008.39 and 590.98 is: 814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.38 : 1,008.39 = 590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.38/1,008.39 = 590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.38x = 1,008.39 × 590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.38x = 595,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,935.80/731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.81

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