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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.32, 1,113.36 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.32, 1,113.36 and 588.48 is: 881.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.32 : 1,113.36 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.32/1,113.36 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.32x = 1,113.36 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.32x = 655,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,190.09/743.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.44

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