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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.10, 1,129.66 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.10, 1,129.66 and 591.02 is: 885.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.10 : 1,129.66 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.10/1,129.66 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.10x = 1,129.66 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.10x = 667,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,651.65/754.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.36

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