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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,104.09 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,104.09 and 598.65 is: 898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,104.09 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,104.09 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,104.09 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 660,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,963.48/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.10

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