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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 1,084.86 and 593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 1,084.86 and 593.40 is: 888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 1,084.86 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/1,084.86 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 1,084.86 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 643,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,755.92/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.04

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