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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,030.40 and 589.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,030.40 and 589.90 is: 813.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,030.40 = 589.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,030.40 = 589.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,030.40 × 589.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 607,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,832.96/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.11

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