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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.78, 1,127.32 and 589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.78, 1,127.32 and 589.12 is: 883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.78 : 1,127.32 = 589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.78/1,127.32 = 589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.78x = 1,127.32 × 589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.78x = 664,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,126.76/751.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.41

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