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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.40, 1,010.28 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.40, 1,010.28 and 592.44 is: 818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.40 : 1,010.28 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.40/1,010.28 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.40x = 1,010.28 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.40x = 598,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,530.28/731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.34

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