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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.62, 1,030.02 and 589.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.62, 1,030.02 and 589.29 is: 814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.62 : 1,030.02 = 589.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.62/1,030.02 = 589.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.62x = 1,030.02 × 589.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.62x = 606,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,980.49/745.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.06

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