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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.79, 1,108.73 and 596.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.79, 1,108.73 and 596.23 is: 894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.79 : 1,108.73 = 596.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.79/1,108.73 = 596.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.79x = 1,108.73 × 596.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.79x = 661,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,058.09/738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.78

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