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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,023.69 and 593.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,023.69 and 593.47 is: 819.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,023.69 = 593.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,023.69 = 593.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,023.69 × 593.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 607,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,529.30/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.84

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