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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,131.66 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,131.66 and 595.32 is: 891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,131.66 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,131.66 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,131.66 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 673,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,699.83/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.49

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