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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 1,080.36 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 1,080.36 and 590.40 is: 883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 1,080.36 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/1,080.36 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 1,080.36 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 637,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,844.54/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.54

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