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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.33, 1,131.21 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.33, 1,131.21 and 598.65 is: 896.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.33 : 1,131.21 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.33/1,131.21 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.33x = 1,131.21 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.33x = 677,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,195.87/755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.56

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