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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.77, 1,027.31 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.77, 1,027.31 and 587.16 is: 809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.77 : 1,027.31 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.77/1,027.31 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.77x = 1,027.31 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.77x = 603,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,192.40/744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.90

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