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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.10, 1,096.65 and 593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.10, 1,096.65 and 593.49 is: 890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.10 : 1,096.65 = 593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.10/1,096.65 = 593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.10x = 1,096.65 × 593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.10x = 650,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,850.81/731.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.24

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