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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,123.93 and 596.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,123.93 and 596.47 is: 893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,123.93 = 596.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,123.93 = 596.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,123.93 × 596.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 670,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,390.53/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.52

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