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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.70, 1,031.67 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.70, 1,031.67 and 590.52 is: 815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.70 : 1,031.67 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.70/1,031.67 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.70x = 1,031.67 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.70x = 609,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,221.77/746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.89

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