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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.59, 1,037.58 and 594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.59, 1,037.58 and 594.64 is: 819.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.59 : 1,037.58 = 594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.59/1,037.58 = 594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.59x = 1,037.58 × 594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.59x = 616,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,986.57/752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.82

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