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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,115.35 and 590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,115.35 and 590.75 is: 884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,115.35 = 590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,115.35 = 590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,115.35 × 590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 658,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,893.01/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.74

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