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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,121.58 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,121.58 and 594.09 is: 891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,121.58 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,121.58 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,121.58 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 666,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,319.46/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.78

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