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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,015.29 and 586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,015.29 and 586.22 is: 809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,015.29 = 586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,015.29 = 586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,015.29 × 586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 595,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,178.23/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.68

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