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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,125.59 and 588.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,125.59 and 588.57 is: 882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,125.59 = 588.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,125.59 = 588.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,125.59 × 588.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 662,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,485.56/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.64

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