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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,129.41 and 591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,129.41 and 591.66 is: 886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,129.41 = 591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,129.41 = 591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,129.41 × 591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 668,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,226.72/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.64

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