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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,040.94 and 589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,040.94 and 589.86 is: 814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,040.94 = 589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,040.94 = 589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,040.94 × 589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 614,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,008.87/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.80

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