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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.29, 1,123.36 and 596.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.29, 1,123.36 and 596.47 is: 890.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.29 : 1,123.36 = 596.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.29/1,123.36 = 596.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.29x = 1,123.36 × 596.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.29x = 670,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,050.54/752.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.68

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