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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,100.88 and 596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,100.88 and 596.07 is: 893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,100.88 = 596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,100.88 = 596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,100.88 × 596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 656,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,201.54/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.30

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