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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.77, 1,136.33 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.77, 1,136.33 and 591.12 is: 889.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.77 : 1,136.33 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.77/1,136.33 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.77x = 1,136.33 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.77x = 671,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,701.71/754.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.94

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