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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.47, 1,116.99 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.47, 1,116.99 and 590.56 is: 884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.47 : 1,116.99 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.47/1,116.99 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.47x = 1,116.99 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.47x = 659,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,646.82/745.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.87

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