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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.09, 1,028.55 and 588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.09, 1,028.55 and 588.09 is: 810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.09 : 1,028.55 = 588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.09/1,028.55 = 588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.09x = 1,028.55 × 588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.09x = 604,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,882.72/746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.73

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