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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.07, 1,027.75 and 587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.07, 1,027.75 and 587.46 is: 810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.07 : 1,027.75 = 587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.07/1,027.75 = 587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.07x = 1,027.75 × 587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.07x = 603,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,762.02/745.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.34

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