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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,018.08 and 590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,018.08 and 590.91 is: 814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,018.08 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,018.08 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,018.08 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 601,593.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,593.65/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.21

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