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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.93, 1,023.62 and 594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.93, 1,023.62 and 594.51 is: 820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.93 : 1,023.62 = 594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.93/1,023.62 = 594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.93x = 1,023.62 × 594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.93x = 608,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,549.35/741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.22

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