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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,117.42 and 591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,117.42 and 591.08 is: 887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,117.42 = 591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,117.42 = 591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,117.42 × 591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 660,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,484.61/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.51

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