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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,014.06 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,014.06 and 592.74 is: 818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,014.06 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,014.06 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,014.06 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 601,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,073.92/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.99

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