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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.86, 1,017.79 and 590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.86, 1,017.79 and 590.84 is: 815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.86 : 1,017.79 = 590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.86/1,017.79 = 590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.86x = 1,017.79 × 590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.86x = 601,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,355.68/737.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.00

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