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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.46, 1,022.94 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.46, 1,022.94 and 594.15 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.46 : 1,022.94 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.46/1,022.94 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.46x = 1,022.94 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.46x = 607,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,779.80/743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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