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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.94, 1,128.98 and 590.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.94, 1,128.98 and 590.21 is: 886.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.94 : 1,128.98 = 590.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.94/1,128.98 = 590.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.94x = 1,128.98 × 590.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.94x = 666,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,331.12/751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.16

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