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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.77, 1,082.67 and 593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.77, 1,082.67 and 593.25 is: 889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.77 : 1,082.67 = 593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.77/1,082.67 = 593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.77x = 1,082.67 × 593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.77x = 642,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,293.98/721.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.89

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