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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.91, 1,033.98 and 593.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.91, 1,033.98 and 593.03 is: 816.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.91 : 1,033.98 = 593.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.91/1,033.98 = 593.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.91x = 1,033.98 × 593.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.91x = 613,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,187.56/750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.59

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