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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,126.71 and 589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,126.71 and 589.32 is: 883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,126.71 = 589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,126.71 = 589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,126.71 × 589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 663,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,992.74/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.77

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