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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.79, 1,127.04 and 598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.79, 1,127.04 and 598.95 is: 896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.79 : 1,127.04 = 598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.79/1,127.04 = 598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.79x = 1,127.04 × 598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.79x = 675,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,040.61/752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.72

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