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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.56, 1,120.98 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.56, 1,120.98 and 593.12 is: 889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.56 : 1,120.98 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.56/1,120.98 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.56x = 1,120.98 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.56x = 664,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,875.66/747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.39

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