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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.76, 1,100.16 and 597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.76, 1,100.16 and 597.24 is: 894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.76 : 1,100.16 = 597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.76/1,100.16 = 597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.76x = 1,100.16 × 597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.76x = 657,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,059.56/734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.25

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