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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 1,080.95 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 1,080.95 and 598.52 is: 896.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 1,080.95 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/1,080.95 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 1,080.95 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 646,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,969.90/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.61

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