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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.33, 1,127.95 and 591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.33, 1,127.95 and 591.17 is: 882.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.33 : 1,127.95 = 591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.33/1,127.95 = 591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.33x = 1,127.95 × 591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.33x = 666,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,810.20/755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.81

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