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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.30, 1,119.06 and 585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.30, 1,119.06 and 585.84 is: 877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.30 : 1,119.06 = 585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.30/1,119.06 = 585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.30x = 1,119.06 × 585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.30x = 655,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,590.11/747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.28

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