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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,128.16 and 590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,128.16 and 590.02 is: 883.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,128.16 = 590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,128.16 = 590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,128.16 × 590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 665,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,636.96/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.86

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