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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,097.55 and 588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,097.55 and 588.06 is: 881.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,097.55 = 588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,097.55 = 588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,097.55 × 588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 645,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,425.25/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.44

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