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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.23, 1,114.29 and 595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.23, 1,114.29 and 595.89 is: 894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.23 : 1,114.29 = 595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.23/1,114.29 = 595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.23x = 1,114.29 × 595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.23x = 663,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,994.27/742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.59

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