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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.60, 1,024.12 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.60, 1,024.12 and 595.20 is: 820.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.60 : 1,024.12 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.60/1,024.12 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.60x = 1,024.12 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.60x = 609,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,556.22/742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.84

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