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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 997.65 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 997.65 and 594 is: 818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 997.65 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/997.65 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 997.65 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 592,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,604.10/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.36

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