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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,124.55 and 595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,124.55 and 595.74 is: 892.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,124.55 = 595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,124.55 = 595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,124.55 × 595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 669,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,939.42/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.18

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