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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.75, 1,034.21 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.75, 1,034.21 and 591.93 is: 818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.75 : 1,034.21 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.75/1,034.21 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.75x = 1,034.21 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.75x = 612,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,179.93/747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.70

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