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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.97, 1,131.70 and 559.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.97, 1,131.70 and 559.23 is: 839.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.97 : 1,131.70 = 559.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.97/1,131.70 = 559.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.97x = 1,131.70 × 559.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.97x = 632,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,880.59/753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.40

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