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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.98, 1,115.52 and 589.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.98, 1,115.52 and 589.82 is: 886.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.98 : 1,115.52 = 589.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.98/1,115.52 = 589.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.98x = 1,115.52 × 589.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.98x = 657,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,956.01/741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.76

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