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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,128.80 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,128.80 and 590.56 is: 887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,128.80 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,128.80 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,128.80 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 666,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,624.13/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.03

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