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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.79, 1,119.62 and 593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.79, 1,119.62 and 593.97 is: 886.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.79 : 1,119.62 = 593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.79/1,119.62 = 593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.79x = 1,119.62 × 593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.79x = 665,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,017.98/749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.94

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