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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,126.08 and 597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,126.08 and 597.09 is: 896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,126.08 = 597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,126.08 = 597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,126.08 × 597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 672,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,371.11/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.28

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