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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,130.31 and 591.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,130.31 and 591.35 is: 884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,130.31 = 591.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,130.31 = 591.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,130.31 × 591.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 668,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,403.17/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.87

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