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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,090.01 and 598.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,090.01 and 598.29 is: 895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,090.01 = 598.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,090.01 = 598.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,090.01 × 598.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 652,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,139.09/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.43

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