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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.18, 1,014.07 and 594.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.18, 1,014.07 and 594.46 is: 821.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.18 : 1,014.07 = 594.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.18/1,014.07 = 594.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.18x = 1,014.07 × 594.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.18x = 602,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,818.98/734.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.08

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