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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.29, 1,102.91 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.29, 1,102.91 and 590.28 is: 884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.29 : 1,102.91 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.29/1,102.91 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.29x = 1,102.91 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.29x = 651,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,022.76/736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.19

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