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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.51, 1,097.91 and 595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.51, 1,097.91 and 595.80 is: 893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.51 : 1,097.91 = 595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.51/1,097.91 = 595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.51x = 1,097.91 × 595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.51x = 654,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,134.78/732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.00

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