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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.56, 1,114.98 and 589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.56, 1,114.98 and 589.12 is: 883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.56 : 1,114.98 = 589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.56/1,114.98 = 589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.56x = 1,114.98 × 589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.56x = 656,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,857.02/743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.39

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