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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.33, 1,126.46 and 590.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.33, 1,126.46 and 590.17 is: 881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.33 : 1,126.46 = 590.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.33/1,126.46 = 590.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.33x = 1,126.46 × 590.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.33x = 664,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,802.90/754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.32

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