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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.91, 1,128.29 and 590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.91, 1,128.29 and 590.91 is: 885.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.91 : 1,128.29 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.91/1,128.29 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.91x = 1,128.29 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.91x = 666,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,714.89/752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.52

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