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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.06, 1,114.23 and 588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.06, 1,114.23 and 588.62 is: 882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.06 : 1,114.23 = 588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.06/1,114.23 = 588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.06x = 1,114.23 × 588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.06x = 655,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,858.06/743.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.64

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