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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.70, 1,130.97 and 590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.70, 1,130.97 and 590.36 is: 884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.70 : 1,130.97 = 590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.70/1,130.97 = 590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.70x = 1,130.97 × 590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.70x = 667,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,682.28/754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.70

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