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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,010.46 and 599.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,010.46 and 599.00 is: 825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,010.46 = 599.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,010.46 = 599.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,010.46 × 599.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 605,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,263.36/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.98

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