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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,005.66 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,005.66 and 597.88 is: 824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,005.66 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,005.66 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,005.66 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 601,264.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,264.00/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.60

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