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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.40, 1,130.46 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.40, 1,130.46 and 591.40 is: 887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.40 : 1,130.46 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.40/1,130.46 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.40x = 1,130.46 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.40x = 668,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,554.04/753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.38

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