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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.94, 1,111.79 and 587.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.94, 1,111.79 and 587.23 is: 879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.94 : 1,111.79 = 587.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.94/1,111.79 = 587.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.94x = 1,111.79 × 587.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.94x = 652,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,876.44/741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.96

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