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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,023.31 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,023.31 and 594.74 is: 821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,023.31 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,023.31 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,023.31 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 608,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,606.69/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.29

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