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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,040.87 and 588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,040.87 and 588.09 is: 811.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,040.87 = 588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,040.87 = 588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,040.87 × 588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 612,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,122.30/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.83

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