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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.53, 1,094.73 and 599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.53, 1,094.73 and 599.91 is: 897.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.53 : 1,094.73 = 599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.53/1,094.73 = 599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.53x = 1,094.73 × 599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.53x = 656,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,739.47/731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.76

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