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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,015.65 and 590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,015.65 and 590.90 is: 812.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,015.65 = 590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,015.65 = 590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,015.65 × 590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 600,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,142.51/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.66

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