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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,039.12 and 587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,039.12 and 587.96 is: 810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,039.12 = 587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,039.12 = 587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,039.12 × 587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 610,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,954.33/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.28

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