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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.27, 1,135.58 and 590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.27, 1,135.58 and 590.61 is: 889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.27 : 1,135.58 = 590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.27/1,135.58 = 590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.27x = 1,135.58 × 590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.27x = 670,686.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,686.21/754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.19

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