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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,093.73 and 593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,093.73 and 593.21 is: 888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,093.73 = 593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,093.73 = 593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,093.73 × 593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 648,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,807.59/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.91

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