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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.72, 1,132.10 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.72, 1,132.10 and 592.64 is: 887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.72 : 1,132.10 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.72/1,132.10 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.72x = 1,132.10 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.72x = 670,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,927.74/755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.80

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