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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,098.15 and 594.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,098.15 and 594.49 is: 891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,098.15 = 594.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,098.15 = 594.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,098.15 × 594.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 652,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,839.19/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.74

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