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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.49, 1,080.41 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.49, 1,080.41 and 598.48 is: 896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.49 : 1,080.41 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.49/1,080.41 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.49x = 1,080.41 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.49x = 646,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,603.78/721.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.21

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