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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.64, 1,107.84 and 595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.64, 1,107.84 and 595.46 is: 891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.64 : 1,107.84 = 595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.64/1,107.84 = 595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.64x = 1,107.84 × 595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.64x = 659,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,674.41/739.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.89

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