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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.48, 1,083.02 and 593.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.48, 1,083.02 and 593.00 is: 890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.48 : 1,083.02 = 593.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.48/1,083.02 = 593.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.48x = 1,083.02 × 593.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.48x = 642,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,226.83/721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.15

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