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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.93, 1,014.98 and 596.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.93, 1,014.98 and 596.42 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.93 : 1,014.98 = 596.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.93/1,014.98 = 596.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.93x = 1,014.98 × 596.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.93x = 605,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,346.31/734.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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