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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,015.41 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,015.41 and 588.90 is: 813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,015.41 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,015.41 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,015.41 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 597,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,974.95/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.90

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