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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,014.32 and 587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,014.32 and 587.66 is: 810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,014.32 = 587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,014.32 = 587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,014.32 × 587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 596,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,071.69/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.90

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