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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.19, 1,012.28 and 593.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.19, 1,012.28 and 593.79 is: 818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.19 : 1,012.28 = 593.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.19/1,012.28 = 593.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.19x = 1,012.28 × 593.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.19x = 601,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,078.77/734.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.70

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