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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.77, 1,021.80 and 593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.77, 1,021.80 and 593.75 is: 819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.77 : 1,021.80 = 593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.77/1,021.80 = 593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.77x = 1,021.80 × 593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.77x = 606,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,696.30/740.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.01

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