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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,131.57 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,131.57 and 592.92 is: 889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,131.57 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,131.57 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,131.57 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 670,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,930.48/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.38

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