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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,030.98 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,030.98 and 590.08 is: 813.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,030.98 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,030.98 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,030.98 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 608,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,360.68/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.58

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