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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,034.52 and 592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,034.52 and 592.96 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,034.52 = 592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,034.52 = 592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,034.52 × 592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 613,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,428.98/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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