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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.92, 1,098.30 and 588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.92, 1,098.30 and 588.92 is: 882.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.92 : 1,098.30 = 588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.92/1,098.30 = 588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.92x = 1,098.30 × 588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.92x = 646,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,810.84/732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.51

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