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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,121.86 and 593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,121.86 and 593.75 is: 890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,121.86 = 593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,121.86 = 593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,121.86 × 593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 666,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,104.38/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.80

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