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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.91, 1,120.37 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.91, 1,120.37 and 594.10 is: 889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.91 : 1,120.37 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.91/1,120.37 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.91x = 1,120.37 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.91x = 665,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,607.70/747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.96

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