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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.23, 1,091.74 and 590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.23, 1,091.74 and 590.94 is: 885.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.23 : 1,091.74 = 590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.23/1,091.74 = 590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.23x = 1,091.74 × 590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.23x = 645,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,152.84/728.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.92

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