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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 999.80 and 593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 999.80 and 593.36 is: 818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 999.80 = 593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/999.80 = 593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 999.80 × 593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 593,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,241.33/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.76

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