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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.53, 1,116.81 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.53, 1,116.81 and 591.72 is: 886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.53 : 1,116.81 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.53/1,116.81 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.53x = 1,116.81 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.53x = 660,838.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,838.81/745.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.40

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