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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,016.88 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,016.88 and 589.92 is: 813.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,016.88 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,016.88 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,016.88 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 599,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,877.85/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.37

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