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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.63, 1,122.81 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.63, 1,122.81 and 594.54 is: 892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.63 : 1,122.81 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.63/1,122.81 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.63x = 1,122.81 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.63x = 667,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,556.57/747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.90

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