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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.55, 1,119.19 and 593.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.55, 1,119.19 and 593.69 is: 888.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.55 : 1,119.19 = 593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.55/1,119.19 = 593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.55x = 1,119.19 × 593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.55x = 664,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,453.22/747.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.84

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