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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.55, 1,123.80 and 587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.55, 1,123.80 and 587.20 is: 879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.55 : 1,123.80 = 587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.55/1,123.80 = 587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.55x = 1,123.80 × 587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.55x = 659,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,895.36/750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.22

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