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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.71, 1,128.63 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.71, 1,128.63 and 590.33 is: 887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.71 : 1,128.63 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.71/1,128.63 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.71x = 1,128.63 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.71x = 666,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,264.15/750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.51

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