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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,114.32 and 590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,114.32 and 590.06 is: 884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,114.32 = 590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,114.32 = 590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,114.32 × 590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 657,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,515.66/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.76

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