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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.84, 1,009.23 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.84, 1,009.23 and 591.86 is: 816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.84 : 1,009.23 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.84/1,009.23 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.84x = 1,009.23 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.84x = 597,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,325.39/731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.19

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