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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.07, 1,101.82 and 598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.07, 1,101.82 and 598.76 is: 898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.07 : 1,101.82 = 598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.07/1,101.82 = 598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.07x = 1,101.82 × 598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.07x = 659,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,725.74/734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.72

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