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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.93, 1,012.22 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.93, 1,012.22 and 594.42 is: 820.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.93 : 1,012.22 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.93/1,012.22 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.93x = 1,012.22 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.93x = 601,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,683.81/732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.93

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