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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.41, 1,094.51 and 586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.41, 1,094.51 and 586.10 is: 877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.41 : 1,094.51 = 586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.41/1,094.51 = 586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.41x = 1,094.51 × 586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.41x = 641,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,490.36/731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.06

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