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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.78, 1,134.02 and 593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.78, 1,134.02 and 593.78 is: 890.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.78 : 1,134.02 = 593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.78/1,134.02 = 593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.78x = 1,134.02 × 593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.78x = 673,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,358.40/755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.94

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