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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.78, 1,030.74 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.78, 1,030.74 and 590.16 is: 813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.78 : 1,030.74 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.78/1,030.74 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.78x = 1,030.74 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.78x = 608,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,301.52/747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.48

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