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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.90, 1,011.12 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.90, 1,011.12 and 599.88 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.90 : 1,011.12 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.90/1,011.12 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.90x = 1,011.12 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.90x = 606,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,550.67/732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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