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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,096.61 and 594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,096.61 and 594.99 is: 891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,096.61 = 594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,096.61 = 594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,096.61 × 594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 652,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,469.01/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.50

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