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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,013.32 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,013.32 and 595.92 is: 822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,013.32 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,013.32 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,013.32 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 603,857.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,857.65/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.52

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