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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.78, 1,125.83 and 588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.78, 1,125.83 and 588.12 is: 881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.78 : 1,125.83 = 588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.78/1,125.83 = 588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.78x = 1,125.83 × 588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.78x = 662,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,120.20/750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.91

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