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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,098.44 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,098.44 and 590.04 is: 881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,098.44 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,098.44 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,098.44 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 648,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,123.54/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.80

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