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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.71, 1,130.13 and 591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.71, 1,130.13 and 591.33 is: 889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.71 : 1,130.13 = 591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.71/1,130.13 = 591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.71x = 1,130.13 × 591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.71x = 668,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,279.77/751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.01

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