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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,016.32 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,016.32 and 590.56 is: 813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,016.32 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,016.32 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,016.32 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 600,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,197.94/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.89

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