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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.96, 1,013.58 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.96, 1,013.58 and 595.04 is: 820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.96 : 1,013.58 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.96/1,013.58 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.96x = 1,013.58 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.96x = 603,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,120.64/734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.62

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