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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.39, 1,110.26 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.39, 1,110.26 and 594.10 is: 889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.39 : 1,110.26 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.39/1,110.26 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.39x = 1,110.26 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.39x = 659,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,602.50/741.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.69

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