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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 1,083.24 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 1,083.24 and 594 is: 890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 1,083.24 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/1,083.24 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 1,083.24 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 643,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,444.56/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.56

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