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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.80, 1,028.91 and 588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.80, 1,028.91 and 588.47 is: 812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.80 : 1,028.91 = 588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.80/1,028.91 = 588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.80x = 1,028.91 × 588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.80x = 605,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,477.52/744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.95

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