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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.55, 1,084.39 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.55, 1,084.39 and 594.54 is: 889.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.55 : 1,084.39 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.55/1,084.39 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.55x = 1,084.39 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.55x = 644,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,711.74/724.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.82

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