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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.36, 1,032.46 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.36, 1,032.46 and 591.02 is: 816.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.36 : 1,032.46 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.36/1,032.46 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.36x = 1,032.46 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.36x = 610,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,204.51/747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.48

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