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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.15, 1,131.78 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.15, 1,131.78 and 594.15 is: 889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.15 : 1,131.78 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.15/1,131.78 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.15x = 1,131.78 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.15x = 672,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,447.09/756.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.30

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