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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.34, 1,130.37 and 591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.34, 1,130.37 and 591.34 is: 887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.34 : 1,130.37 = 591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.34/1,130.37 = 591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.34x = 1,130.37 × 591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.34x = 668,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,427.95/753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.29

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