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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.89, 1,100.97 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.89, 1,100.97 and 598.14 is: 897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.89 : 1,100.97 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.89/1,100.97 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.89x = 1,100.97 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.89x = 658,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,534.20/733.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.32

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