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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.76, 1,117.36 and 590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.76, 1,117.36 and 590.75 is: 886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.76 : 1,117.36 = 590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.76/1,117.36 = 590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.76x = 1,117.36 × 590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.76x = 660,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,080.42/744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.30

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