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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.19, 1,097.19 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.19, 1,097.19 and 595.92 is: 894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.19 : 1,097.19 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.19/1,097.19 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.19x = 1,097.19 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.19x = 653,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,837.46/731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.21

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