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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.40, 1,131.96 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.40, 1,131.96 and 592.40 is: 888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.40 : 1,131.96 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.40/1,131.96 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.40x = 1,131.96 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.40x = 670,573.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,573.10/754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.88

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