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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,126.10 and 588.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,126.10 and 588.65 is: 881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,126.10 = 588.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,126.10 = 588.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,126.10 × 588.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 662,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,870.19/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.80

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