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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.69, 1,091.82 and 599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.69, 1,091.82 and 599.09 is: 897.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.69 : 1,091.82 = 599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.69/1,091.82 = 599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.69x = 1,091.82 × 599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.69x = 654,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,098.44/728.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.64

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