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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.93, 1,010.84 and 593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.93, 1,010.84 and 593.42 is: 819.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.93 : 1,010.84 = 593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.93/1,010.84 = 593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.93x = 1,010.84 × 593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.93x = 599,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,844.65/731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.54

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