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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.06, 1,117.99 and 591.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.06, 1,117.99 and 591.67 is: 885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.06 : 1,117.99 = 591.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.06/1,117.99 = 591.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.06x = 1,117.99 × 591.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.06x = 661,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,481.14/747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.45

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