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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.29, 1,121.87 and 595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.29, 1,121.87 and 595.47 is: 889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.29 : 1,121.87 = 595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.29/1,121.87 = 595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.29x = 1,121.87 × 595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.29x = 668,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,036.95/751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.19

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