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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,127.16 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,127.16 and 590.16 is: 884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,127.16 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,127.16 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,127.16 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 665,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,204.75/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.39

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