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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.54, 1,097.85 and 588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.54, 1,097.85 and 588.98 is: 883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.54 : 1,097.85 = 588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.54/1,097.85 = 588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.54x = 1,097.85 × 588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.54x = 646,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,611.69/731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.90

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