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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.22, 1,118.12 and 591.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.22, 1,118.12 and 591.31 is: 886.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.22 : 1,118.12 = 591.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.22/1,118.12 = 591.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.22x = 1,118.12 × 591.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.22x = 661,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,149.79/746.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.00

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