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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.05, 1,019.69 and 599.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.05, 1,019.69 and 599.05 is: 826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.05 : 1,019.69 = 599.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.05/1,019.69 = 599.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.05x = 1,019.69 × 599.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.05x = 610,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,842.30/739.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.53

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